River stage
Lincoln, Saline River
- River level
- 10.38 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.70 ft
- Recent high
- 20.06 ft
- Recent low
- 10.22 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LINK1
- 30-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Average
- 11.06 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 38.55 ft
In brief
The Saline River at Lincoln, KS read 10.38 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 17.62 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LINK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.55 ft | 1993-07-23 |
| 2 | 36.40 ft | 1987-04-15 |
| 3 | 35.82 ft | 1993-06-24 |
| 4 | 35.50 ft | 1987-03-24 |
| 5 | 35.10 ft | 1961-05-23 |
| 6 | 35.00 ft | 2011-06-03 |
| 7 | 34.85 ft | 1960-03-27 |
| 8 | 34.85 ft | 1960-03-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
The railroad tracks flood 4 miles west of Lincoln when Spillman Creek is high. Water may be near 2 feet deep.
- 32.00 ft
The lowlands around the gage site begin to flood. Much of this lowland is cultivated land.
- 33.00 ft
Flood waters cover 220th Road near the river, located just southeast of Lincoln. Expect the river to be out of its banks between 1/4 to 1/2 miles in expanse. Lowland flooding occurs east and west of town.
- 36.00 ft
Highway 14 south of the gage site begins to flood.
- 38.00 ft
Widespread flooding of low-lying and agricultural areas can be expected. Several roads near Lincoln will be flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saline River flooding at Lincoln?
No. The Saline River at Lincoln is at 10.38 ft, 17.62 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Lincoln?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 28 ft, minor flooding 30 ft, moderate flooding 36 ft and major flooding 38.5 ft.
What is the highest the Saline River has been at Lincoln?
The highest crest on record is 38.55 ft, on 1993-07-23.
Is the Saline River high or low right now at Lincoln?
At 10.38 ft it is higher than 24% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LINK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06868850). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.