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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
15
Moderate Flood Stage:
13
Flood Stage:
9.5
Action Stage:
8
Low Stage (in feet):
0
Historic Crests
(1) 19.38 ft on 10/07/1949
(2) 18.14 ft on 10/05/1964
(3) 16.13 ft on 02/07/2020
(4) 15.59 ft on 08/27/1995
(5) 15.43 ft on 06/23/1961 Show More Historic Crests
(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 16.13 ft on 02/07/2020
(2) 6.75 ft on 05/06/2013
(3) 6.42 ft on 05/14/2012
(4) 6.96 ft on 12/01/2010
(5) 9.72 ft on 01/25/2010 Show More Recent Crests
(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Low Water Records (1) 1.66 ft on 02/01/1956 (2) 1.81 ft on 08/12/2008 (3) 1.98 ft on 08/05/2002
Graphical representation of flood inundation for NWS flood categories are based on steady state hydraulic modeling of water surface elevations for incremented discharges. Map shows approximate inundation areas for given water surface elevations and should not be used for navigation or permitting or other legal purposes, but strictly as a planning reference tool.
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15
Major Flood Stage. Devastating, life-threatening inundation of several subdivisions downstream of Saluda Dam is beginning. Floodwaters are beginning to reach the first-floor of several homes and subdivision roads are flooded, stranding many residents. Residents are urged to follow all guidance from Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties, actions to protect life should have been completed. Water rescues may be ongoing. Streamlevels are similar to those that occurred on September 9, 2004.
14
Moderate Flood Stage. Significant inundation of outbuildings, basements, and crawl spaces as well as subdivision roads is likely, stranding some residents. Residents next to the river should be completing actions to protect life, are urged to heed all guidance from Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties, and be prepared to evacuate to higher ground immediately.
13
Moderate Flood Stage. Significant inundation of adjacent wooded areas and other low-lying areas is increasing downstream of Saluda Dam. Floodwaters may begin inundating outbuildings, basements, and crawl spaces as well as subdivision roads. Residents next to the river should have completed property protection, closely monitor the forecast and guidance from Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties, and be prepared to evacuate to higher ground immediately.
9.5
Minor Flood Stage. Inundation of adjacent wooded areas and other low-lying areas is increasing downstream of Saluda Dam. Residents next to the river need to take precautions to protect property in the lowest elevations of their properties and closely monitor the forecast and follow guidance from Pickens and Greenville counties.
8
Action/Advisory Stage. Nuisance inundation of adjacent wooded areas and the lowest elevations of residential yards is ongoing.
7.5
The river may be approaching the lowest elevation of residential yards located on Riverview Circle and Riverview Drive in Greenville County.
6.5
The river may approach the lowest elevations of residential yards in Pickens County on Old Easley Bridge Rd in the 3900 to 4100 block.
Potential River Level (Ensemble) Hydrographs Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and
the Range of Possible River Levels Over the Next 10 Days
Hydrologic Ensemble Forecast Service (HEFS)
North American Ensemble Forecast System (NAEFS)
Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS)
Note: The hydrograph at the top of the page is the official NWS forecast for this location based on 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. The ensemble hydrographs shown here are used to assess the range of possible river levels and likelihood of river flooding over the next 10 days using dozens of model-derived, 10-day rainfall forecasts.
See the
Product Description Document link for more information on the Meteorological Model-based Ensemble Forecasting System (MMEFS) which produces the ensemble hydrographs above.
Clicking on each ensemble hydrograph enlarges the graph and takes you to the MMEFS website for additional guidance.
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
Graphical representation of flood inundation for NWS flood categories are based on steady state hydraulic modeling of water surface elevations for incremented discharges. Map shows approximate inundation areas for given water surface elevations and should not be used for navigation or permitting or other legal purposes, but strictly as a planning reference tool.
