What is the current flow on N. Saluda River?
N. Saluda River is currently flowing at 21.1 cfs at USGS gauge 0216239615 as of Oct 4, 5:45 AM UTC.
N. Saluda River Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.46 ft
Flow 21.1 cfs · Water temp 64.0°F (17.8°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 5:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, rain · 64°F good
Flow is 21.1 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 41 cfs).
Flow
21.1 cfs
Gauge Height
1.46 ft
Water Temp
64.0°F (17.8°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 37% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
64.0°F (17.8°C) · as of Oct 4, 5:45 AM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 4°F over the past week.
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
Today
Thunderstorms
71° / 63°F
Precip: 0.04 in · Wind: 5 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain showers
77° / 65°F
Precip: 0.03 in · Wind: 5 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
71° / 56°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
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 near typical for this date. The current flow is 21.1 cfs, compared with a typical median of 41 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on N. Saluda River?
The latest reported water temperature on N. Saluda River is 64.0°F (17.8°C) as of Oct 4, 5:45 AM 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.
What is the weather outlook for N. Saluda River?
The forecast for today near N. Saluda River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 71°F and precipitation near 0.04 inches.
Is N. Saluda River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, rain · 64°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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