Salt Creek (KS) at Barnard
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lincoln County, Kansas on the Salt Creek (KS). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BRNK1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
24.9 ft
Moderate Flood
23.3 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Flood waters reach the height of the levee system on the east side of Barnard. Roads in Barnard may begin to flood. Possible evacuations may take place.
24.5 ft
Flood waters cover Highway 284 about 1 mile west of town and east of creek bridge and on Section Line Road south of town. Other county roads near and around Salt Creek flood. Agricultural fields will flood to an extent of 3/4 of a mile.
24 ft
Expect flooding of agricultural fields to an extent of 3/4 of a mile coverage. Flood waters cover Highway 284 east of the creek bridge to around 260th Road, expect road closure. Numerous roads along and near the Salt Creek flood.
23.6 ft
Water covers 270th Road between Highway 284 and Union Drive located 2 miles southeast of Barnard. Also 250th Road floods from Highway 284 near the Salt Creek Bridge to Wolf Lane. Expect road closure on Highway 284 just east of the creek bridge from 250th Road to 260th Road due to creek overflow of 2 to 3 inches deep.
23.3 ft
Flooding of low lying and agricultural areas will occur. Field on the east bank downstream side of bridge will be full. Flood waters will begin to encroach upon Highway 284 just 1/4 of a mile east of the creek bridge. North 250th Road by the Salt Creek bridge floods. Roads 233rd and 220th will flood to a depth of 1 to 2 feet deep from Rattle Snake Creek backup.
23 ft
The North 250th Road by the Salt Creek Bridge will have water over the road in the section about 1/2 block north of the bridge where the road bends.
21 ft
Flooding of cultivated land can be expected, more so on the east bank.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | 25.57 ft | — |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 25.57 ft | — |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 24.9 ft | — |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 24.9 ft | — |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24.58 ft | 21,142 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BRNK1
River
Salt Creek (KS)
County
Lincoln, KS
Coordinates
39.1903°N, 98.0397°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek (KS) at Barnard?
The Salt Creek (KS) at Barnard gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Salt Creek (KS) at Barnard?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek (KS) at Barnard is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23.3 feet, and major flooding at 24.9 feet.
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Where is the Salt Creek (KS) at Barnard gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, Kansas at coordinates 39.1903°N, 98.0397°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Gauge reading only in high-water situations.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.