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
16 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.6 ft
Water overflows the top of the U.S. Highway 75 bridge deck over the Salt Creek.
18.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the U.S. Highway 75 bridge about a half mile south of Lyndon.
16 ft
South Berryton Road floods 3 miles east of Lyndon.
14.31 ft
Water overflows the north bank of the creek and flows into fields north of Salt Creek just east of the Highway 75 bridge.
10 ft
Minor low land flooding begins in farm field just west of the Highway 75 bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
0.6
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 7, 2007 | 17.2 ft | 16,400 cfs |
| May 27, 2016 | 16.24 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 15.65 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LNDK1
River
Salt Creek (LNDK1)
County
Osage, KS
Coordinates
38.6014°N, 95.6844°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Creek (LNDK1) at Lyndon?
The Salt Creek (LNDK1) at Lyndon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06911490) 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 (LNDK1) at Lyndon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Creek (LNDK1) at Lyndon is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt Creek (LNDK1) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salt Creek (LNDK1) at Lyndon 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 (LNDK1) at Lyndon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Osage County, Kansas at coordinates 38.6014°N, 95.6844°W. USGS site number: 06911490. 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.