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SwedenMulberry Creek near Salina water level
River gauge, Mulberry Creek, Kansas, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 30.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Mulberry Creek near Salina, where the gauge shows 3.87 ft.
It is 20.13 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.37 ft (+0.50 ft).
It is on the way up, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 20.13 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 2.99 ft – 10.69 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 3.37 ft+0.50 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.99 ft – 10.69 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.93 ft – 21.88 ft
- Highest on record
- 27.75 ftMay 24, 2007
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 24.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 27.70 ft
- Roads flood up to 3 ft of water in northern Salina, mostly around Stimmel Road and south from 9th Street to Ohio Street. Within that area, expect over 200 homes and businesses to become flooded. Other flooding may occur north of I-70 from 9th Street to Ohio Street. The westbound entrance ramp onto I-70 from 9th Street will most likely be flooded.
- 27.40 ft
- Mulberry Creek may expand to 1/2 mile to 1 mile wide. Along Halstead Road, 1/2 mile north of the creek's gage site, takes on 2 ft of water. State Street, west of I-135, begins to flood. Thomas Park on 9th Street in north Salina floods.
- 27.00 ft
- Evacuations are likely to begin along Mulberry Creek in the Salina area with expected higher flows. The KOA campground will flood located north of Interstate 70.
- 26.00 ft
- Widespread agricultural flooding can be expected. Depending on if high flows are present on the Saline River this may backup water on Mulberry Creek which would cause the property on the KOA campground to flood.
- 24.00 ft
- Agricultural flooding can be expected. Parts of Halstead Road near the river gage site, which is west of Salina, will begin to take on water.
- 3.87 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 10 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.75 ft | May 24, 2007 |
| 2 | 27.40 ft | June 24, 1993 |
| 3 | 27.40 ft | September 26, 1973 |
| 4 | 27.22 ft | May 7, 2007 |
| 5 | 27.14 ft | May 28, 1995 |
| 6 | 27.09 ft | October 11, 1973 |
| 7 | 27.00 ft | September 27, 1973 |
| 8 | 26.94 ft | July 22, 1971 |
| 9 | 26.94 ft | May 22, 1971 |
| 10 | 26.75 ft | July 22, 1993 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill River at New CambriaRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 5.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Smoky Hill River near MentorRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 4.38 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Solomon River at NilesRiver gauge, Solomon River | 4.45 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Saline River at TescottRiver gauge, Saline River | 6.58 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 16 mi |
| Solomon River near MinneapolisRiver gauge, Solomon River | 2.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Smoky Hill River at LindsborgRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 7.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Gypsum Creek near GypsumRiver gauge, Gypsum Creek | 10.0 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 20 mi |
| Smoky Hill River near LangleyRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River | 3.66 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Mulberry Creek near Salina compare with last year?
It is 0.50 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.37 ft.
What is flood stage for Mulberry Creek near Salina?
The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 20.13 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Mulberry Creek near Salina today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.87 ft. Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Mulberry Creek near Salina rising or falling?
Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Mulberry Creek near Salina normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Mulberry Creek near Salina?
The highest level on record is 27.75 ft on May 24, 2007.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06869950(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.84445, -97.66837(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.87 ft | 2026-10-21 08:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 30.4 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Mulberry Creek near Salina (usgs:06869950). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/mulberry-creek-near-salina
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