Little Saluda River near Saluda
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.1 ft on Oct 4, 2015 (historic crest)
- 19.3 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 18.6 ft on Sep 29, 2016 (historic crest)
- 18.6 ft on Jan 12, 2014 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Bankfull level, water begins to flow into the lowland near the river. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Flood stage, water begins to flood state route 41-164. |
| 17.0 ft | State route 41-164 flooded with 2 feet of water. |
| 20.0 ft | Structure 0.3 miles upstream from gage begins to flood. |
| 27.0 ft | Long road bridge over the river begins to flood. |
| 28.5 ft | Flood water begins hitting the bottom of bridge which acts as a dam to the flow. |
| 29.5 ft | Flood water begins to flow into the gage house attached to the bridge. Gage equipment will be destroyed at higher levels. |
Forecast office: NWS West Columbia · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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