River stage
Saline River (KS)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Saline River (KS) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Saline River levels, gauge by gauge
The Saline River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 10.38 ft | normal, falling |
| Russell | 4.55 ft | normal, falling |
| Tescott | 6.62 ft | normal, falling |
| Wakeeney | 2.07 ft | normal, steady |
| Wilson Lake | 1511.21 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Saline River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Lincoln, KS, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Saline River (AR) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (KS) 1 gauge
- Big Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Walnut Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Cow Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Wildcat Creek (KS) 3 gauges
- Beaver Creek (KS, NE) 2 gauges
- Mill Creek (KS) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saline River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Saline River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Saline River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Lincoln is at 10.38 ft; Russell is at 4.55 ft; Tescott is at 6.62 ft; Wakeeney is at 2.07 ft.
Where is the Saline River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Saline River in Kansas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.