Major Flood
24 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
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Flood waters are over one half mile wide over cultivated farm land 3 miles east southeast of the town of Ada.
20.2 ft
Deck of 50th Road bridge over the Salt Creek floods.
20 ft
50th Road just south of the bridge over the Salt Creek floods.
18 ft
Minor low land flooding along the Salt Creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4.1
Creek approaches zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2017 | 23.42 ft | — |
| May 23, 1961 | 23.25 ft | 16,000 cfs |
| Jul 3, 1982 | 22.81 ft | 12,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ADAK1
River
Salt Creek (KS)
County
Ottawa, KS
Coordinates
39.1392°N, 97.8367°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek (KS) near Ada?
The Salt Creek (KS) near Ada gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06876700) 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) near Ada?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek (KS) near Ada is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt Creek (KS) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salt Creek (KS) near Ada to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Salt Creek (KS) near Ada gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ottawa County, Kansas at coordinates 39.1392°N, 97.8367°W. USGS site number: 06876700. 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 precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.