Saluda River at Chappells
Critical Stages
13' - Action
14' - Flood
20' - Moderate
26' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:15 PM EST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.29 ft
Flow: 0.992 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15 PM 12/17 | 3.29 | 0.992 |
| 7:00 PM 12/17 | 3.29 | 0.992 |
| 6:45 PM 12/17 | 3.29 | 0.992 |
| 6:30 PM 12/17 | 3.29 | 0.992 |
| 6:15 PM 12/17 | 3.28 | 0.988 |
| 6:00 PM 12/17 | 3.28 | 0.988 |
| 5:45 PM 12/17 | 3.27 | 0.983 |
| 5:30 PM 12/17 | 3.27 | 0.983 |
| 5:15 PM 12/17 | 3.27 | 0.983 |
| 5:00 PM 12/17 | 3.26 | 0.978 |
| 4:45 PM 12/17 | 3.25 | 0.973 |
| 4:30 PM 12/17 | 3.25 | 0.973 |
| 4:15 PM 12/17 | 3.24 | 0.969 |
| 4:00 PM 12/17 | 3.23 | 0.964 |
| 3:45 PM 12/17 | 3.22 | 0.959 |
| 3:30 PM 12/17 | 3.2 | 0.95 |
| 3:15 PM 12/17 | 3.19 | 0.945 |
| 3:00 PM 12/17 | 3.17 | 0.936 |
| 2:45 PM 12/17 | 3.15 | 0.927 |
| 2:30 PM 12/17 | 3.12 | 0.914 |
| 2:15 PM 12/17 | 3.11 | 0.909 |
| 2:00 PM 12/17 | 3.08 | 0.896 |
| 1:45 PM 12/17 | 3.05 | 0.882 |
| 1:30 PM 12/17 | 3.02 | 0.869 |
| 1:15 PM 12/17 | 2.99 | 0.856 |
| 1:00 PM 12/17 | 2.93 | 0.83 |
| 12:45 PM 12/17 | 2.91 | 0.821 |
| 12:30 PM 12/17 | 2.87 | 0.804 |
| 12:15 PM 12/17 | 2.84 | 0.79 |
| 12:00 PM 12/17 | 2.81 | 0.777 |
26' -
Flood water threatens SC Highway 34 one mile southwest of Chappells and SC Highway 39 a quarter mile south of Chappells.
21' -
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.
18' -
The Saluda River Campground including the Campground Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should move to higher ground.
16' -
Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded.
14' -
Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher ground.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1908 | 36.7 |
| Oct 2, 1929 | 32.7 |
| Sep 28, 1929 | 32.2 |
| Sep 1, 1888 | 31.6 |
| Aug 17, 1928 | 31.1 |
| Aug 14, 1940 | 29.7 |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 27.22 |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 26.94 |
| Oct 5, 2015 | 26.49 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 26.23 |
| Mar 16, 1912 | 25 |
| Mar 25, 1952 | 24.68 |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 24.43 |
| Apr 19, 1969 | 24.32 |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 23.08 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 23 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 22.96 |
| Feb 5, 1998 | 22.96 |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 22.93 |
| Mar 22, 1942 | 22.82 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
