Salt Creek (KS) near Ada
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 8:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 18.00 ft
- Record crest
- 23.42 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 24.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 20.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.00 ft |
| Action | 13.00 ft |
- 21.00 ftFlood waters are over one half mile wide over cultivated farm land 3 miles east southeast of the town of Ada.
- 20.20 ftDeck of 50th Road bridge over the Salt Creek floods.
- 20.00 ft50th Road just south of the bridge over the Salt Creek floods.
- 18.00 ftMinor low land flooding along the Salt Creek.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
130 crests on NOAA’s list since 1942.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 25, 2017 | 23.42 ft |
| 2 | May 23, 1961 | 23.25 ft |
| 3 | July 3, 1982 | 22.81 ft |
| 4 | July 19, 1993 | 22.43 ft |
| 5 | March 24, 1987 | 22.17 ft |
| 6 | May 22, 1971 | 21.97 ft |
| 7 | April 15, 1987 | 21.97 ft |
| 8 | July 9, 1993 | 21.78 ft |
| 9 | April 1, 1973 | 21.72 ft |
| 10 | May 27, 1995 | 21.66 ft |
| 11 | October 12, 1973 | 21.66 ft |
| 12 | September 26, 1973 | 21.44 ft |
| 13 | June 26, 1993 | 21.24 ft |
| 14 | May 23, 1999 | 21.08 ft |
| 15 | March 27, 1960 | 21.08 ft |
| 16 | January 1, 1942 | 21.00 ft |
| 17 | June 3, 2011 | 20.98 ft |
| 18 | September 13, 2003 | 20.89 ft |
| 19 | May 13, 1995 | 20.87 ft |
| 20 | September 19, 1967 | 20.70 ft |
| 21 | May 24, 2019 | 20.68 ft |
| 22 | June 7, 1996 | 20.64 ft |
| 23 | March 26, 1973 | 20.20 ft |
| 24 | May 29, 2016 | 19.92 ft |
| 25 | April 1, 1980 | 19.82 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 4, 2023: 8.33 ft
- July 28, 2022: 12.05 ft
- May 17, 2021: 12.96 ft
- August 2, 2020: 15.65 ft
- May 24, 2019: 20.68 ft
- May 10, 2019: 19.75 ft
- May 3, 2018: 17.14 ft
- May 25, 2017: 23.42 ft
- September 7, 2016: 18.21 ft
- May 29, 2016: 19.92 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.