Water Temperature of Richard B. Russell Lake in Calhoun Falls, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Calhoun Falls State ParkStation Name: RUSSELL LAKE ABOVE CALHOUN FALLS, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 486 feet
Nearest Address:
Ckp Shop Rd
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
Abbeville County
GPS Coordinates: 34.1011111, -82.6180556
Nearby Water Temperatures
Lake Strom Thurmond, McCormick, SC (23.8 mi)Saluda River, Williamston, SC (36.9 mi)
Saluda River, Prosperity, SC (60 mi)
Little Saluda River, Leesville, SC (60.5 mi)
McTier Creek, Monetta, SC (63 mi)
Enoree River, Whitmire, SC (64.7 mi)
Tyger River, Delta, SC (68 mi)
Broad River, Jenkinsville, SC (74.4 mi)
Chattahoochee River, Helen, GA (75.7 mi)
Broad River, Carlisle, SC (76.3 mi)
Lake Murray, Columbia, SC (80 mi)
Saluda River, Columbia, SC (80.7 mi)
Davidson River, Brevard, NC (81.1 mi)
Richland Creek, Sugar Hill, GA (83.1 mi)
Level Creek, Suwanee, GA (83.5 mi)
Weather for Calhoun Falls, South Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 89°F
L: 70°F

Thu
H: 89°F
L: 69°F

Fri
H: 82°F
L: 66°F

Sat
H: 83°F
L: 68°F

Sun
H: 64°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 49 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 10:57 PM
Moonset: 3:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:06 AM - 1:36 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:59 PM - 6:29 PM3:21 AM - 4:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 6:18AM EDT until May 28 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 6:18 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 6:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Newberry, Greenwood and Saluda Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saluda River at Saluda River at Chappells. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher ground. At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 630 PM EDT.
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 10:06AM EDT until May 29 at 5:18AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 10:06 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 10:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Greenwood, Saluda and Newberry Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saluda River at Saluda River at Chappells. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher ground. At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1015 PM EDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 10:57 PM
Moonset: 3:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:06 AM - 1:36 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:59 PM - 6:29 PM3:21 AM - 4:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 11:41 PM
Moonset: 4:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:50 AM - 2:20 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:58 PM - 7:28 PM3:49 AM - 5:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:35 AM - 3:05 PM
Minor Periods
6:58 PM - 8:28 PM4:20 AM - 5:50 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:36 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 12:28 AM
Moonset: 5:25 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:24 PM - 3:54 PM
Minor Periods
7:57 PM - 9:27 PM4:55 AM - 6:25 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 1:17 AM
Moonset: 6:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:47 AM - 3:17 AM2:14 PM - 4:44 PM
Minor Periods
8:53 PM - 10:23 PM5:36 AM - 7:06 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
