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SwedenSaluda River below Pelzer water level
River gauge, Saluda River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 85.9 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Saluda River below Pelzer at 7.04 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.94 ft – 8.14 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.93 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 7.15 ft−0.11 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.94 ft – 8.14 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.51 ft – 8.14 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Saluda River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda River at Hunts Bridge Road near DacusvilleRiver gauge, Saluda River | 3.53 ft | No reference yet | −0.17 ft | 21 mi |
| Saluda River near GreenvilleRiver gauge, Saluda River | 2.81 ft | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Saluda River above I-85 near Golden GroveRiver gauge, Saluda River | 268 cfs | Normal | −6.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Saluda River near WilliamstonRiver gauge, Saluda River | 3.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.50 ft | 1.7 mi |
| Saluda River near Ware ShoalsRiver gauge, Saluda River | 2.71 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 21 mi |
| Saluda River at ChappellsRiver gauge, Saluda River | 2.16 ft | Normal | +0.12 ft | 46 mi |
| Saluda River below Lake Murray Dam near ColumbiaRiver gauge, Saluda River | 5.83 ft | High | +0.05 ft | 82 mi |
| Saluda River near ColumbiaRiver gauge, Saluda River | 3.29 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 89 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedy River above Fork ShoalsRiver gauge, Reedy River | 4.21 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 9 mi |
| Reedy River near GreenvilleRiver gauge, Reedy River | 0.61 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 12 mi |
| Durbin Creek above Fountain InnRiver gauge, Durbin Creek | 2.17 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| South Rabon Creek near Gray CourtRiver gauge, South Rabon Creek | 0.82 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| Brushy Creek near GreenvilleRiver gauge, Brushy Creek | 1.49 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Rocky River near StarrRiver gauge, Rocky River | 2.91 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 19 mi |
| North Rabon Creek near Hickory TavernRiver gauge, North Rabon Creek | 5.72 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Saluda River below Pelzer higher than last year?
No, it is 0.11 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.15 ft.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Saluda River below Pelzer today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT, the water level was 7.04 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Saluda River below Pelzer rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.93 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Saluda River below Pelzer normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:021630005(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.63845, -82.44946(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 7.04 ft | 2026-10-18 08:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 85.9 cfs | 2026-10-18 08:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Saluda River below Pelzer (usgs:021630005). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/saluda-river-below-pelzer
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer