Saline River (KS) at Tescott
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 25.00 ft
- Record crest
- 30.14 ft1993
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 32.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 29.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 25.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 29.00 ftSouthern parts of the city of Tescott are affected by flood waters.
- 28.50 ft30th Road bridge over the Saline River floods.
- 25.00 ftLow lying areas near the river flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16% |
| Moderate flooding | 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.
Crest history
157 crests on NOAA’s list since 1919.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 25, 1993 | 30.14 ft |
| 2 | July 23, 1993 | 30.14 ft |
| 3 | May 28, 1995 | 30.08 ft |
| 4 | July 13, 1951 | 30.06 ft |
| 5 | June 25, 1993 | 30.05 ft |
| 6 | May 23, 1971 | 29.82 ft |
| 7 | June 9, 1951 | 29.77 ft |
| 8 | April 16, 1987 | 29.77 ft |
| 9 | May 22, 2019 | 29.68 ft |
| 10 | July 9, 1993 | 29.63 ft |
| 11 | August 17, 1927 | 29.60 ft |
| 12 | September 27, 1973 | 29.59 ft |
| 13 | April 1, 1973 | 29.59 ft |
| 14 | June 3, 1935 | 29.57 ft |
| 15 | June 25, 1951 | 29.56 ft |
| 16 | May 25, 1961 | 29.56 ft |
| 17 | July 1, 1957 | 29.54 ft |
| 18 | May 17, 2021 | 29.52 ft |
| 19 | July 6, 1993 | 29.50 ft |
| 20 | July 12, 1928 | 29.50 ft |
| 21 | March 29, 1960 | 29.40 ft |
| 22 | October 12, 1973 | 29.40 ft |
| 23 | July 28, 1990 | 29.36 ft |
| 24 | September 3, 1942 | 29.30 ft |
| 25 | September 7, 1951 | 29.25 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 15, 2023: 12.52 ft
- June 7, 2022: 25.10 ft
- May 28, 2021: 26.51 ft
- May 17, 2021: 29.52 ft
- August 1, 2020: 24.91 ft
- May 22, 2019: 29.68 ft
- May 9, 2019: 27.23 ft
- May 22, 2017: 27.05 ft
- May 28, 2016: 27.68 ft
- April 25, 2015: 12.56 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. 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.