River stage
Ware Shoals, Saluda River
- River level
- 4.88 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +3.03 ft
- Recent high
- 5.98 ft
- Recent low
- 1.16 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WSHS1
- 30-day change
- +2.73 ft
- Average
- 2.32 ft
- Readings
- 103
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 22.95 ft
In brief
The Saluda River at Ware Shoals, SC read 4.88 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 35.12 ft below action stage. That is 2.73 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WSHS1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.95 ft | 1995-08-27 |
| 2 | 22.85 ft | 1973-09-14 |
| 3 | 21.12 ft | 1963-03-06 |
| 4 | 20.63 ft | 1964-04-08 |
| 5 | 20.48 ft | 1940-08-13 |
| 6 | 19.91 ft | 1998-04-17 |
| 7 | 19.20 ft | 1952-03-24 |
| 8 | 19.12 ft | 1949-11-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 40.00 ft
APPROACHES TO HIGHWAY 25 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
- 42.00 ft
ONE HOME OFF OF HIGHWAY 25 NEAR RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
- 48.00 ft
APPROX HEIGHT OF HWY 25 BRIDGE BASE
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saluda River flooding at Ware Shoals?
No. The Saluda River at Ware Shoals is at 4.88 ft, 35.12 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Ware Shoals?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 40 ft, minor flooding 42 ft, moderate flooding 44 ft and major flooding 46 ft.
What is the highest the Saluda River has been at Ware Shoals?
The highest crest on record is 22.95 ft, on 1995-08-27.
Is the Saluda River high or low right now at Ware Shoals?
At 4.88 ft it is higher than 97% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WSHS1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02163500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.