Rivers in Kansas
Salt Creek (KS) at Barnard
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 24.90 ft |
| Moderate flood | 23.30 ft |
| Minor flood | 21.00 ft |
| Action | 19.00 ft |
- 30.00 ftFlood waters reach the height of the levee system on the east side of Barnard. Roads in Barnard may begin to flood. Possible evacuations may take place.
- 24.50 ftFlood waters cover Highway 284 about 1 mile west of town and east of creek bridge and on Section Line Road south of town. Other county roads near and around Salt Creek flood. Agricultural fields will flood to an extent of 3/4 of a mile.
- 24.00 ftExpect flooding of agricultural fields to an extent of 3/4 of a mile coverage. Flood waters cover Highway 284 east of the creek bridge to around 260th Road, expect road closure. Numerous roads along and near the Salt Creek flood.
- 23.60 ftWater covers 270th Road between Highway 284 and Union Drive located 2 miles southeast of Barnard. Also 250th Road floods from Highway 284 near the Salt Creek Bridge to Wolf Lane. Expect road closure on Highway 284 just east of the creek bridge from 250th Road to 260th Road due to creek overflow of 2 to 3 inches deep.
- 23.30 ftFlooding of low lying and agricultural areas will occur. Field on the east bank downstream side of bridge will be full. Flood waters will begin to encroach upon Highway 284 just 1/4 of a mile east of the creek bridge. North 250th Road by the Salt Creek bridge floods. Roads 233rd and 220th will flood to a depth of 1 to 2 feet deep from Rattle Snake Creek backup.
- 23.00 ftThe North 250th Road by the Salt Creek Bridge will have water over the road in the section about 1/2 block north of the bridge where the road bends.
- 21.00 ftFlooding of cultivated land can be expected, more so on the east bank.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1903.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 9, 2025 | 25.57 ft |
| 2 | July 2, 1982 | 24.90 ft |
| 3 | June 2, 2011 | 24.58 ft |
| 4 | July 12, 1951 | 24.30 ft |
| 5 | May 22, 1961 | 24.20 ft |
| 6 | May 27, 2011 | 24.17 ft |
| 7 | June 9, 2026 | 24.10 ft |
| 8 | September 11, 2003 | 24.00 ft |
| 9 | May 27, 2016 | 23.82 ft |
| 10 | May 20, 2017 | 23.45 ft |
| 11 | September 8, 1946 | 23.30 ft |
| 12 | June 1, 1908 | 23.30 ft |
| 13 | May 22, 2019 | 23.30 ft |
| 14 | July 8, 1927 | 23.20 ft |
| 15 | July 22, 2025 | 23.00 ft |
| 16 | April 14, 1987 | 22.80 ft |
| 17 | May 21, 2011 | 22.76 ft |
| 18 | June 4, 2026 | 22.75 ft |
| 19 | June 1, 1935 | 22.70 ft |
| 20 | July 24, 2026 | 22.65 ft |
| 21 | September 5, 2016 | 22.50 ft |
| 22 | May 8, 2019 | 22.50 ft |
| 23 | September 10, 1942 | 22.50 ft |
| 24 | June 20, 1903 | 22.20 ft |
| 25 | May 4, 1922 | 22.10 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 24, 2026: 22.65 ft
- June 9, 2026: 24.10 ft
- June 4, 2026: 22.75 ft
- May 31, 2026: 19.85 ft
- September 9, 2025: 25.57 ft
- July 22, 2025: 23.00 ft
- May 22, 2019: 23.30 ft
- May 19, 2019: 22.00 ft
- May 8, 2019: 22.50 ft
- May 20, 2017: 23.45 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. Gauge reading only in high-water situations. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.