Live float conditions for 37 South Carolina rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Chattooga River
Chattooga River is a mid-sized river in the Blue Ridge Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chattooga River Near Clayton, Ga gauge runs roughly 250–1,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Chattooga River Near Clayton, Ga
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Saluda River (Lake Murray Tailwater)
Saluda River (Lake Murray Tailwater) is a mid-sized river in the Midlands region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia, Sc gauge runs roughly 470–3,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~620 cfs. Tubing is best 330–2,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Midlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia, Sc, Saluda River Near Columbia, Sc
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Broad River
Broad River is a mid-sized river in the Piedmont region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Broad River Near Blacksburg, Sc gauge runs roughly 630–3,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~910 cfs. Tubing is best 440–2,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Broad River Near Blacksburg, Sc, Broad River Below Ninetynine Island Reservoir, Sc, Broad River Below Neal Shoals Res Nr Carlisle, Sc, Broad River Near Carlisle, Sc
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Edisto River
Edisto River is a mid-sized river in the Lowcountry & ACE Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Edisto River Near Branchville, Sc gauge runs roughly 830–2,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~970 cfs. Tubing is best 580–1,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lowcountry & ACE Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Edisto River Near Branchville, Sc, Edisto River Below Canadys, Sc, Edisto River Nr Givhans, Sc
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Middle Saluda River
Middle Saluda River is a small creek in the Blue Ridge Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Middle Saluda River Near Cleveland, Sc gauge runs roughly 70–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Middle Saluda River Near Cleveland, Sc
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South Saluda River
South Saluda River is a small creek in the Blue Ridge Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Saluda River Near Rocky Bottom, Sc gauge runs roughly 45–65 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South Saluda River Near Rocky Bottom, Sc, South Saluda River Near Cleveland, Sc
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Pee Dee River
Pee Dee River is a large river in the Pee Dee & Grand Strand region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pee Dee River At Cheraw, Sc gauge runs roughly 2,000–18,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~3,400 cfs. Tubing is best 1,400–11,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pee Dee & Grand Strand · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pee Dee River At Cheraw, Sc, Pee Dee River At Peedee, Sc, Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee, Sc, Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport, Sc
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Congaree River
Congaree River is a large river in the Midlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Congaree River At Columbia, Sc gauge runs roughly 2,600–12,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~3,800 cfs. Tubing is best 1,800–8,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Midlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Congaree River At Columbia, Sc, Congaree River At Congaree Np Near Gadsden, Sc
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Saluda River (Upstate)
Saluda River (Upstate) is a mid-sized river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Saluda River Near Greenville, Sc gauge runs roughly 240–950 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–660 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Saluda River Near Greenville, Sc, Saluda River Near Williamston, Sc, Saluda River Near Ware Shoals, Sc
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Eastatoee Creek
Eastatoee Creek is a small creek in the Blue Ridge Trout region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eastatoee Crk On Cleo Chapman Hwy Near Sunset, Sc gauge runs roughly 75–100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Eastatoee Crk On Cleo Chapman Hwy Near Sunset, Sc
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Catawba River
Catawba River is a large river in the Catawba-Wateree region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Catawba River Bl Lake Wylie Dam Fewell Island, Sc gauge runs roughly 1,200–10,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,000 cfs. Tubing is best 840–6,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Catawba-Wateree · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Catawba River Bl Lake Wylie Dam Fewell Island, Sc, Catawba River Near Rock Hill, Sc, Catawba River Below Catawba, Sc
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Santee River
Santee River is a mid-sized river in the Lowcountry & ACE Basin region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Santee River Near Pineville, Sc gauge runs roughly 490–710 cfs. Rafts want at least ~520 cfs. Tubing is best 340–500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lowcountry & ACE Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Santee River Near Pineville, Sc, Santee River Near Russellville, Sc
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Waccamaw River
Waccamaw River is a mid-sized river in the Pee Dee & Grand Strand region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Waccamaw River Near Longs, Sc gauge runs roughly 150–4,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pee Dee & Grand Strand · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Waccamaw River Near Longs, Sc, Waccamaw River Above Conway, Sc
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Lynches River
Lynches River is a small river in the Pee Dee & Grand Strand region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lynches River Near Bishopville, Sc gauge runs roughly 270–820 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 190–570 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pee Dee & Grand Strand · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Lynches River Near Bishopville, Sc, Lynches River At Effingham, Sc
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North Saluda River
North Saluda River is a small creek in the Blue Ridge Trout region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the N. Saluda River Bl N. Saluda Res. Above Slater, Sc gauge runs roughly 45–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge Trout · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: N. Saluda River Bl N. Saluda Res. Above Slater, Sc, North Saluda River Above Slater, Sc
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Little Pee Dee River
Little Pee Dee River is a small river in the Pee Dee & Grand Strand region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Pee Dee River Near Dillon, Sc gauge runs roughly 210–840 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–590 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pee Dee & Grand Strand · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Little Pee Dee River Near Dillon, Sc, Little Pee Dee R. At Galivants Ferry, Sc
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Wateree River
Wateree River is a large river in the Catawba-Wateree region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lake Wateree Tailrace Above Camden, Sc gauge runs roughly 1,100–12,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,100 cfs. Tubing is best 770–7,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Catawba-Wateree · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Lake Wateree Tailrace Above Camden, Sc, Wateree River Nr. Camden, Sc
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Reedy River
Reedy River is a small creek in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Reedy River Near Greenville, Sc gauge runs roughly 70–95 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Reedy River Near Greenville, Sc, Reedy River Above Fork Shoals, Sc, Reedy River Near Waterloo, Sc
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Black River
Black River is a small river in the Pee Dee & Grand Strand region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black River At Kingstree, Sc gauge runs roughly 100–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 70–710 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pee Dee & Grand Strand · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Black River At Kingstree, Sc
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Tyger River
Tyger River is a small creek in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Tyger River Near Fairmont, Sc gauge runs roughly 60–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–55 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Tyger River Near Fairmont, Sc, Middle Tyger River Near Lyman, Sc, South Tyger River Below Duncan, Sc, Tyger River Near Woodruff, Sc
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Saluda River (Chappells)
Saluda River (Chappells) is a mid-sized river in the Piedmont region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Saluda River At Chappells, Sc gauge runs roughly 500–3,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~800 cfs. Tubing is best 350–1,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Saluda River At Chappells, Sc
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Enoree River
Enoree River is a small river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Enoree River At Pelham, Sc gauge runs roughly 100–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Enoree River At Pelham, Sc, Enoree River Near Woodruff, Sc, Enoree River At Whitmire, Sc
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South Fork Edisto River
South Fork Edisto River is a small river in the Lowcountry & ACE Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Fork Edisto River Above Springfield, Sc gauge runs roughly 250–540 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 180–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lowcountry & ACE Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: South Fork Edisto River Above Springfield, Sc, South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark, Sc, South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg, Sc
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Pacolet River
Pacolet River is a small river in the Piedmont region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens, Sc gauge runs roughly 140–600 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens, Sc, Pacolet River At Us-29 Near Converse, Sc, Pacolet River Near Saratt, Sc
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Lumber River
Lumber River is a mid-sized river in the Pee Dee & Grand Strand region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lumber River At Nichols, Sc gauge runs roughly 280–3,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~410 cfs. Tubing is best 200–1,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pee Dee & Grand Strand · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Lumber River At Nichols, Sc
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Little River (Saluda)
Little River (Saluda) is a small creek in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River At Laurens, Sc gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little River At Laurens, Sc, Little River Nr Silverstreet, Sc
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North Fork Edisto River
North Fork Edisto River is a small river in the Lowcountry & ACE Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Fork Edisto River At Sc394, Above North, Sc gauge runs roughly 330–540 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 230–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lowcountry & ACE Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: North Fork Edisto River At Sc394, Above North, Sc, North Fork Edisto River At Orangeburg, Sc
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Twelvemile Creek
Twelvemile Creek is a small river in the Savannah Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty, Sc gauge runs roughly 100–250 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Savannah Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty, Sc
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Black Creek
Black Creek is a small river in the Pee Dee & Grand Strand region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black Creek Near Hartsville, Sc gauge runs roughly 110–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Pee Dee & Grand Strand · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Black Creek Near Hartsville, Sc, Black Creek Near Quinby, Sc
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Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek is a small creek in the Savannah Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Stevens Creek Near Modoc, Sc gauge runs roughly 150–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Savannah Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Stevens Creek Near Modoc, Sc
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North Pacolet River
North Pacolet River is a small river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Pacolet River At Fingerville, Sc gauge runs roughly 110–280 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Pacolet River At Fingerville, Sc
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Salkehatchie River
Salkehatchie River is a small river in the Lowcountry & ACE Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salkehatchie River Near Miley, Sc gauge runs roughly 120–440 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–310 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lowcountry & ACE Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salkehatchie River Near Miley, Sc
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Fairforest Creek
Fairforest Creek is a small river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fairforest Creek Near Union, Sc gauge runs roughly 100–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fairforest Creek Near Union, Sc
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Little River (Savannah)
Little River (Savannah) is a small creek in the Savannah Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River Near Mt. Carmel, Sc gauge runs roughly 140–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Savannah Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little River Near Mt. Carmel, Sc
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Coosawhatchie River
Coosawhatchie River is a small creek in the Lowcountry & ACE Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton, Sc gauge runs roughly 120–420 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lowcountry & ACE Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton, Sc
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Eighteenmile Creek
Eighteenmile Creek is a small creek in the Savannah Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eighteenmile Creek Below Pendleton, Sc gauge runs roughly 75–95 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Savannah Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Eighteenmile Creek Below Pendleton, Sc
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Rocky River
Rocky River is a small creek in the Savannah Basin region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rocky River Nr Starr, Sc gauge runs roughly 110–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Savannah Basin · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rocky River Nr Starr, Sc
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