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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Southeast River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Saluda River at Chappells are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Upstream Gauge

Downstream Gauge

Zoom Level:16

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	26
Moderate Flood Stage:	20
Flood Stage:	14
Action Stage:	13
Low Stage (in feet):	0

Historic Crests
(1) 36.70 ft on 08/26/1908
(2) 32.70 ft on 10/02/1929
(3) 32.20 ft on 09/28/1929
(4) 31.60 ft on 09/01/1888
(5) 31.10 ft on 08/17/1928
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 19.02 ft on 06/22/2023
(2) 18.12 ft on 04/29/2023
(3) 15.24 ft on 04/10/2023
(4) 14.21 ft on 01/27/2023
(5) 14.71 ft on 01/26/2023
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0.13 ft on 02/24/1997
(2) 0.45 ft on 07/03/1996
(3) 0.50 ft on 10/11/1954
(4) 0.54 ft on 11/07/1993
(5) 0.58 ft on 12/04/2001
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	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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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.
Photos (1) Hwy. 39 bridge across the Saluda River looking downstream. USGS gaging station along the bridge rail (2) Looking upstream along the Saluda River from the Hwy. 39 bridge.

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Chappells

Additional Information

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS)	10 Day (NAEFS)	10 Day (GEFS)

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

Click individual graphics to enlarge.

Data courtesy of the United States Geological Survey and Dominion Energy.

Collaborative Agencies

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.

NWS Information

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