Saline River near Russell, KS
Is Saline River near Russell, KS flooding right now?
Saline River near Russell, KS measured 4.25 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.8 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.25 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.73 ft on Wed, Jul 21, 1993.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 18.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.73 ft | 1993-07-21 |
| 23.04 ft | 1993-07-02 |
| 22.22 ft | 2016-09-04 |
| 22.11 ft | 1995-05-23 |
| 21.04 ft | 2016-09-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise C near Paradise, KS | 6.5 mi | Russell County |
| Smoky Hill River near Bunker Hill, KS | 12.5 mi | Russell County |
| Smoky Hill River near Russell, KS | 13.1 mi | Russell County |
| Saline River at Wilson Dam, KS | 19.5 mi | Russell County |
| Smoky Hill River at Pfeifer, KS | 23.6 mi | Ellis 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.