Saluda River at Chappells
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 26.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 26.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 36.7 ft on Aug 26, 1908 (historic crest)
- 32.7 ft on Oct 2, 1929 (historic crest)
- 32.2 ft on Sep 28, 1929 (historic crest)
- 31.6 ft on Sep 1, 1888 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher ground. |
|---|---|
| 16.0 ft | Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. |
| 18.0 ft | The Saluda River Campground including the Campground Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should move to higher ground. |
| 21.0 ft | Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells become flooded. |
| 26.0 ft | Flood water threatens SC Highway 34 one mile southwest of Chappells and SC Highway 39 a quarter mile south of Chappells. |
Forecast office: NWS West Columbia · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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