Mulberry Creek near Salina water level

Name: Mulberry Creek near Salina water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Mulberry Creek, Kansas, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.82ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 27.2 cfs

History

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Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Mulberry Creek near Salina, where the gauge shows 3.82 ft.

It is 20.18 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.38 ft (+0.44 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. 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: 3.38 ft+0.44 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.
3.82 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

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 06:47 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Smoky Hill River at New CambriaRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River	5.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	10 mi
Smoky Hill River near MentorRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River	4.39 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	11 mi
Solomon River at NilesRiver gauge, Solomon River	4.43 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	13 mi
Saline River at TescottRiver gauge, Saline River	6.59 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	16 mi
Solomon River near MinneapolisRiver gauge, Solomon River	2.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Smoky Hill River at LindsborgRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River	7.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	19 mi
Gypsum Creek near GypsumRiver gauge, Gypsum Creek	10.2 cfs	High	−0.5 cfs	20 mi
Smoky Hill River near LangleyRiver gauge, Smoky Hill River	3.67 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

How does Mulberry Creek near Salina compare with last year?

It is 0.44 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.38 ft.

What is flood stage for Mulberry Creek near Salina?

The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 20.18 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 20, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT, the water level was 3.82 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Mulberry Creek near Salina rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.28 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	3.82 ft	2026-10-20 19:00	Provisional
Flow	27.2 cfs	2026-10-20 19:00	Provisional

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