Water Temperature of the Saluda River in Columbia, SC

Current Water Temperature

58.3°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, August 7, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT

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Saluda River

Station Name: SALUDA RIVER BELOW LK MURRAY DAM NR COLUMBIA, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 194 feet / 59 meters

Nearest Address:
Old Rapids Road
Columbia, SC 29072
Lexington County

GPS Coordinates: 34.0509822, -81.2095418

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Weather for Columbia, South Carolina

Current Weather

72°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 91%
Feels Like: 76.3°F
Wind: NNE 5.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.5 mph
Pressure: 30.17 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 8 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 82°F
L: 68°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 84°F
L: 71°F
Cloudy
Sat
H: 86°F
L: 72°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 86°F
L: 75°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 84°F
L: 72°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.21 μg/m3
PM10: 12.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 375.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 7:38 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:53 AM - 3:23 PM

Minor Periods

7:08 PM - 8:38 PM
4:06 AM - 5:36 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Flood Advisory issued August 7 at 10:25AM EDT until August 9 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:25 AM
Expires: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Richland and Lexington Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.1 feet Tuesday morning. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued bythis evening at 1030 PM EDT.


Flood Warning issued August 7 at 10:25AM EDT until August 10 at 6:17AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:25 AM
Expires: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Lexington and Calhoun Counties. Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Greenwood, Saluda and Newberry Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:11 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 118.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:11 AM EDT Thursday was 118.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 118.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 115.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown. 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 bythis evening at 1030 PM EDT.


Flood Advisory issued August 7 at 10:25AM EDT until August 9 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:25 AM
Expires: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Richland and Lexington Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.1 feet Tuesday morning. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued bythis evening at 1030 PM EDT.


Flood Warning issued August 7 at 10:25AM EDT until August 10 at 6:17AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:25 AM
Expires: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Carolina Eastman affecting Richland, Lexington and Calhoun Counties. Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Greenwood, Saluda and Newberry Counties. Congaree River At Congaree River at Congaree NP Near Gadsden affecting Richland and Calhoun Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Congaree River at Carolina Eastman. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 115.0 feet, Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park. At 119.0 feet, Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:11 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 118.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 114.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:11 AM EDT Thursday was 118.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 118.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 115.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown. 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 bythis evening at 1030 PM EDT.


Flood Advisory issued August 7 at 10:25AM EDT until August 9 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:25 AM
Expires: Thu August 7, 2025, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Congaree River At Congaree River at Columbia affecting Richland and Lexington Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Congaree River at Congaree River at Columbia. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.1 feet Tuesday morning. - Action stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued bythis evening at 1030 PM EDT.
Thursday, August 7, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 74.2°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.02 μg/m3
PM10: 8.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 359.86 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 7:38 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:53 AM - 3:23 PM

Minor Periods

7:08 PM - 8:38 PM
4:06 AM - 5:36 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, August 8, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 76.5°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 19.43 μg/m3
PM10: 19.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 408.48 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 8:16 PM
Moon Transit: 12:36 AM
Moonset: 5:41 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:06 AM - 2:36 AM
1:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Minor Periods

7:46 PM - 9:16 PM
5:11 AM - 6:41 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Cloudy
Average Temperature: 78.7°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.31 μg/m3
PM10: 16.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 365.34 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 8:49 PM
Moon Transit: 1:28 AM
Moonset: 6:49 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:58 AM - 3:28 AM
2:36 PM - 5:06 PM

Minor Periods

8:19 PM - 9:49 PM
6:19 AM - 7:49 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 79.3°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.69 μg/m3
PM10: 13.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 366.15 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 9:18 PM
Moon Transit: 2:18 AM
Moonset: 7:56 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:48 AM - 4:18 AM
3:25 PM - 5:55 PM

Minor Periods

8:48 PM - 10:18 PM
7:26 AM - 8:56 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, August 11, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 76.8°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.6 μg/m3
PM10: 15.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 432.9 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 9:47 PM
Moon Transit: 3:06 AM
Moonset: 9:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:36 AM - 5:06 AM
4:12 PM - 6:42 PM

Minor Periods

9:17 PM - 10:47 PM
8:33 AM - 10:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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