What is the current flow on Saluda River?
Saluda River is currently flowing at 373 cfs at USGS gauge 02167000 as of Oct 1, 7:15 PM UTC.
Saluda River at Chappells Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.73 ft
Flow 373 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 7:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies
Flow is 373 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 831 cfs).
Flow
373 cfs
Gauge Height
1.73 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 16% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 458 to 373 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 02167000 is a public stream gauge on 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
Partly cloudy
90° / 80°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 0 mph
Fri, Oct 2
Partly cloudy
88° / 64°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 2 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Thunderstorms
83° / 69°F
Precip: 0.32 in · Wind: 2 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
- LAKE GREENWOOD NEAR CHAPPELLS, SC · 2.3 mi
- LAKE GREENWOOD TAILRACE NR CHAPPELLS, SC · 2.6 mi
- LITTLE RIVER NR SILVERSTREET, SC · 6.2 mi
- NINETY-SIX CREEK NR NINETY-SIX, SC · 8.1 mi
- WILSON CREEK AT NINETY SIX, SC · 10.6 mi
- BIG CREEK AT BIG CREEK RD NEAR SALUDA, SC · 10.8 mi
- LITTLE SALUDA RIVER NEAR SALUDA, SC · 13.1 mi
- BUSH RIVER AT NEWBERRY, SC · 13.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saluda River above or below normal right now?
Saluda River is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 373 cfs, compared with a typical median of 831 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Saluda River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Saluda River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Saluda River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include LAKE GREENWOOD NEAR CHAPPELLS, SC (2.3 miles away), LAKE GREENWOOD TAILRACE NR CHAPPELLS, SC (2.6 miles away), LITTLE RIVER NR SILVERSTREET, SC (6.2 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Saluda River?
The forecast for today near Saluda River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 90°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Saluda River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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