South Saluda River near Cleveland
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.6 ft on Sep 8, 2004 (historic crest)
- 8.2 ft on Aug 7, 2013 (historic crest)
- 6.2 ft on Jun 2, 2003 (historic crest)
- 5.4 ft on Jun 13, 2005 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | 5.0 HERE AND ARD 7 FT @SLTS1 WILL TAKE THE SALUDA LAKE UP TO FULL POOL. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | BANKFULL STAGE.. |
| 9.0 ft | FLOOD STAGE RIDGE SPRINGS ROAD/ SALUDA HILL CHURCH ROAD WILL FLOOD. |
| 16.0 ft | HOMES BETWEEN RIDGE SPRINGS RD AND TABLE ROCK ROAD WILL BE AFFECTED. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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