Saline River at Lincoln, KS
Is Saline River at Lincoln, KS flooding right now?
Saline River at Lincoln, KS measured 10.41 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 19.6 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.41 ft
Streamflow
15 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 38.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 38.55 ft on Fri, Jul 23, 1993.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 17.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 19.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 36 ft | 25.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 38.5 ft | 28.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 38.55 ft | 1993-07-23 |
| 36.40000152587 ft | 1987-04-15 |
| 35.82 ft | 1993-06-24 |
| 35.5 ft | 1987-03-24 |
| 35.1 ft | 1961-05-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Saline River at Tescott, KS | 14.9 mi | Ottawa County |
| Salt C near Ada, KS | 18.5 mi | Ottawa County |
| Saline River at Wilson Dam, KS | 18.6 mi | Russell County |
| Smoky Hill River at Ellsworth, KS | 21.3 mi | Ellsworth County |
| Solomon River near Minneapolis, KS | 24.4 mi | Ottawa County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.