What is the current flow on N. Saluda River?
N. Saluda River is currently flowing at 5.39 cfs at USGS gauge 0216239615 as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC.
N. Saluda River Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.17 ft
Flow 5.39 cfs · Water temp 59.4°F (15.2°C) · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · 59°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 5.39 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 48 cfs).
Flow
5.39 cfs
Gauge Height
1.17 ft
Water Temp
59.4°F (15.2°C)
Water Temperature
59.4°F (15.2°C) · as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 0216239615 is a public stream gauge on N. Saluda River in South Carolina. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for N. Saluda River is not available on this page yet. Open N. Saluda River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- NORTH SALUDA RESERVOIR NEAR TIGERVILLE, SC · 0.9 mi
- BIG FALLS CREEK NEAR TIGERVILLE, SC · 2.8 mi
- NORTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR HIGHLAND, SC · 3.9 mi
- NORTH SALUDA RIVER ABOVE SLATER, SC · 4.1 mi
- MIDDLE SALUDA RIVER NEAR CLEVELAND, SC · 6.7 mi
- MIDDLE TYGER RIVER NEAR GRAMLING, SC · 13.1 mi
- SOUTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR CLEVELAND, SC · 13.9 mi
- SALUDA RIVER AT HUNTS BRIDGE RD NR DACUSVILLE, SC · 14.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is N. Saluda River above or below normal right now?
N. Saluda River is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 5.39 cfs, compared with a typical median of 48 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on N. Saluda River?
The latest reported water temperature on N. Saluda River is 59.4°F (15.2°C) as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near N. Saluda River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include NORTH SALUDA RESERVOIR NEAR TIGERVILLE, SC (0.9 miles away), BIG FALLS CREEK NEAR TIGERVILLE, SC (2.8 miles away), NORTH SALUDA RIVER NEAR HIGHLAND, SC (3.9 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is N. Saluda River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · 59°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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