RIVER GAUGE · SALINE RIVER (KS)
Saline River (KS) at Lincoln
Lincoln County, Kansas
Water level10.45 ft
Flow27 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action28 ft
Minor flood30 ft
Moderate flood36 ft
Major flood38.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 38 ft
Widespread flooding of low-lying and agricultural areas can be expected. Several roads near Lincoln will be flooded.
- 36 ft
Highway 14 south of the gage site begins to flood.
- 33 ft
Flood waters cover 220th Road near the river, located just southeast of Lincoln. Expect the river to be out of its banks between 1/4 to 1/2 miles in expanse. Lowland flooding occurs east and west of town.
- 32 ft
The lowlands around the gage site begin to flood. Much of this lowland is cultivated land.
- 30 ft
The railroad tracks flood 4 miles west of Lincoln when Spillman Creek is high. Water may be near 2 feet deep.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1993 | 38.55 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 1987 | 36.40000152587 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 1993 | 35.82 ft | — |
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