Major Flood
23 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20.5 ft
Fields are inundated especially on the south side of the river. Land Road, 1/2 mile south of river guage site, will be covered by flood waters less than 1 inch deep. Saline River Road between Canyon Road and 180th Street, 7 miles northwest of the guage site, will have several areas underwater. Low secondary road bridges may be underwater. Water reaches outbuildings that are 1/2 mile upstream.
18 ft
Widespread flooding of lowlands in the vicinity of the gage occurs affecting pasture and cultivated land. The width of the river extends to approximately 400 ft. The areas where Saline River Road, Canyon Road and 180th Street connect, several sections along those roads will begin to flood. It may be possible small bridge crossings in the vicinity may be underwater. Further upstream all the way up to Fairport, expect some county roads along the river to be underwater.
10.6 ft
The right bank begins to overflow and affects pasture and cultivated land near the gage site.
9.7 ft
Expect left bank overflows to begin.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 1993 | 25.73 ft | 41,500 cfs |
| Jul 2, 1993 | 23.04 ft | 23,900 cfs |
| Sep 4, 2016 | 22.22 ft | 19,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RUSK1
River
Saline River (KS)
County
Russell, KS
Coordinates
38.9658°N, 98.8542°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Saline River (KS) near Russell?
The Saline River (KS) near Russell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06867000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Saline River (KS) near Russell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Saline River (KS) near Russell is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the Saline River (KS) near Russell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Russell County, Kansas at coordinates 38.9658°N, 98.8542°W. USGS site number: 06867000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.