SALUDA RIVER AT CHAPPELLS, SC
USGS 02167000 · South Carolina · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 02167000 · South Carolina · reports discharge (live), gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 10:15 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Below normal for Nov 5 Falling · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 11:15 PM EDT to Nov 5, 10:15 PM EST; ranging 342 to 577 ft³/s; latest 348 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 10:15 PM EST | 348 | 1.65 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 PM EST | 342 | 1.63 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 PM EST | 342 | 1.63 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 PM EST | 342 | 1.63 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 PM EST | 342 | 1.63 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 PM EST | 342 | 1.63 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 PM EST | 345 | 1.64 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 PM EST | 345 | 1.64 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 PM EST | 348 | 1.65 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 PM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 PM EST | 361 | 1.69 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 11:15 AM EST | 370 | 1.72 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 10:15 AM EST | 382 | 1.76 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 9:15 AM EST | 395 | 1.8 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 8:15 AM EST | 407 | 1.84 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 7:15 AM EST | 420 | 1.88 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 6:15 AM EST | 433 | 1.92 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 5:15 AM EST | 442 | 1.95 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 4:15 AM EST | 445 | 1.96 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 3:15 AM EST | 449 | 1.97 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 2:15 AM EST | 452 | 1.98 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 1:15 AM EST | 455 | 1.99 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 5, 12:15 AM EST | 455 | 1.99 | 551–1,600 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 PM EST | 465 | 2.02 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 PM EST | 476 | 2.05 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 PM EST | 487 | 2.08 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 PM EST | 494 | 2.1 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 PM EST | 494 | 2.1 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 PM EST | 487 | 2.08 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 PM EST | 483 | 2.07 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 PM EST | 476 | 2.05 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 PM EST | 476 | 2.05 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 PM EST | 476 | 2.05 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 PM EST | 476 | 2.05 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 PM EST | 479 | 2.06 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 11:15 AM EST | 479 | 2.06 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 10:15 AM EST | 479 | 2.06 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 9:15 AM EST | 479 | 2.06 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 8:15 AM EST | 479 | 2.06 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 7:15 AM EST | 479 | 2.06 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 6:15 AM EST | 479 | 2.06 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 5:15 AM EST | 479 | 2.06 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 4:15 AM EST | 476 | 2.05 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 3:15 AM EST | 472 | 2.04 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 2:15 AM EST | 469 | 2.03 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 1:15 AM EST | 462 | 2.01 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 4, 12:15 AM EST | 455 | 1.99 | 500–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 PM EST | 452 | 1.98 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 PM EST | 452 | 1.98 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 PM EST | 449 | 1.97 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 PM EST | 455 | 1.99 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 PM EST | 465 | 2.02 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 PM EST | 490 | 2.09 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 PM EST | 520 | 2.17 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 PM EST | 554 | 2.26 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 PM EST | 569 | 2.3 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 PM EST | 573 | 2.31 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 PM EST | 577 | 2.32 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 PM EST | 577 | 2.32 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 11:15 AM EST | 577 | 2.32 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 10:15 AM EST | 573 | 2.31 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 9:15 AM EST | 573 | 2.31 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 8:15 AM EST | 577 | 2.32 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 7:15 AM EST | 577 | 2.32 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 6:15 AM EST | 573 | 2.31 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 5:15 AM EST | 565 | 2.29 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 4:15 AM EST | 554 | 2.26 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 3:15 AM EST | 531 | 2.2 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 2:15 AM EST | 494 | 2.1 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 1:15 AM EST | 442 | 1.95 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 3, 12:15 AM EST | 398 | 1.81 | 521–1,540 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 PM EST | 361 | 1.69 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 11:15 AM EST | 348 | 1.65 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 10:15 AM EST | 342 | 1.63 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 9:15 AM EST | 345 | 1.64 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 8:15 AM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 7:15 AM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 6:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 5:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 4:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 3:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 2:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 1:15 AM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 2, 12:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 556–1,490 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 PM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 PM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 PM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 PM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 PM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 PM EST | 352 | 1.66 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 PM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 11:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 10:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 9:15 AM EST | 345 | 1.64 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 8:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 7:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 6:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 5:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 4:15 AM EST | 358 | 1.68 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 3:15 AM EST | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 2:15 AM EST | 358 | 1.68 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EST | 358 | 1.68 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 1:15 AM EDT | 358 | 1.68 | 614–1,720 |
| Nov 1, 12:15 AM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 614–1,720 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 PM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 PM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 PM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 PM EDT | 358 | 1.68 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 PM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 PM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 PM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 PM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 PM EDT | 348 | 1.65 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 11:15 AM EDT | 345 | 1.64 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 10:15 AM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 9:15 AM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 8:15 AM EDT | 358 | 1.68 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 7:15 AM EDT | 358 | 1.68 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 6:15 AM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 5:15 AM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 4:15 AM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 3:15 AM EDT | 358 | 1.68 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 2:15 AM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 1:15 AM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 31, 12:15 AM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 541–1,390 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 PM EDT | 348 | 1.65 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 PM EDT | 348 | 1.65 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 PM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 11:15 AM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 10:15 AM EDT | 352 | 1.66 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 9:15 AM EDT | 355 | 1.67 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 8:15 AM EDT | 358 | 1.68 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 7:15 AM EDT | 358 | 1.68 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 6:15 AM EDT | 358 | 1.68 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 5:15 AM EDT | 358 | 1.68 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 4:15 AM EDT | 361 | 1.69 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 3:15 AM EDT | 361 | 1.69 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 2:15 AM EDT | 364 | 1.7 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 1:15 AM EDT | 367 | 1.71 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 30, 12:15 AM EDT | 373 | 1.73 | 564–1,580 |
| Oct 29, 11:15 PM EDT | 379 | 1.75 | 494–1,480 |
Map of USGS gauge 02167000 and the river around it
Where SALUDA RIVER AT CHAPPELLS, SC sits, with 2 other gauges on the same river and our water's map point.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines South Carolina DNR uses are 62°F and 70°F.
Species the agency lists for : Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout.
Normal for Nov 5: 551–1,600 ft³/s (middle half of 100 years of record). Now: 348 ft³/s, below normal.
Below normal for this date. 348 ft³/s is between the 10th and 25th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 100 years of record (1927–2026): 10th 343, 25th 551, median 807, 75th 1,600, 90th 2,640 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 72 ft³/s, highest 5,910 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Falling over 24 hours: discharge down 26.9%, from 476 to 348 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
From our page for Saluda River, on the same river as this gauge; the agency list is for the water, not this exact reach. Source: The Tailwaters (SCDNR-managed trout tailwaters below Lake Hartwell Dam and Lake Murray Dam) (South Carolina Department of Natural Resources).
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 1.63 ft stage, 343 ft³/s at Nov 5, 9:15 PM EST (NWS gauge CHAS1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 11:34 AM EST. Highest point: 1.9 ft, 428 ft³/s on Nov 6, 1:00 AM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 1.8 ft | 396 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 1.9 ft | 428 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 1.9 ft | 428 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 1.8 ft | 396 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 1.8 ft | 396 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 1.8 ft | 396 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 10:52 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.