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River gauge, Salt Creek, Kansas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 9.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Salt Creek at Lyndon is above normal at 0.72 ft.
The median for mid-October is 0.58 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.14 ft above typical. It is 9.28 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 0.33 ft, a difference of +0.39 ft.
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.57 ft and 7.41 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.58 ft0.14 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- −0.27 ft – 0.81 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.33 ft+0.39 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.57 ft – 7.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.20 ft – 8.02 ft
- Highest on record
- 17.20 ftMay 7, 2007
Floating and fishing near Salt Creek at Lyndon
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 9.28 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 23.60 ft
- Water overflows the top of the U.S. Highway 75 bridge deck over the Salt Creek.
- 18.50 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the U.S. Highway 75 bridge about a half mile south of Lyndon.
- 16.00 ft
- South Berryton Road floods 3 miles east of Lyndon.
- 14.31 ft
- Water overflows the north bank of the creek and flows into fields north of Salt Creek just east of the Highway 75 bridge.
- 10.00 ft
- Minor low land flooding begins in farm field just west of the Highway 75 bridge.
- 0.72 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: 17 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.20 ft | May 7, 2007 |
| 2 | 16.24 ft | May 27, 2016 |
| 3 | 15.65 ft | April 30, 2019 |
| 4 | 15.08 ft | April 27, 2016 |
| 5 | 14.37 ft | May 24, 2015 |
| 6 | 13.77 ft | May 16, 2021 |
| 7 | 12.67 ft | May 8, 2019 |
| 8 | 12.34 ft | May 17, 2015 |
| 9 | 12.33 ft | May 13, 2005 |
| 10 | 12.08 ft | June 4, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Salt Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek at RocaRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 2.14 ft | High | −0.14 ft | 151 mi |
| Salt Creek near AdaRiver gauge, Salt Creek | 4.49 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 122 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marais Des Cygnes River at MelvernRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 242 cfs | High | ±0 | 5.9 mi |
| Melvern Lake near MelvernLake, Melvern Lake | 1,038.14 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 6 mi |
| Pomona Lake near QuenemoLake, Pomona Lake | 974.53 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Hundred and Ten Mile Creek near QuenemoRiver gauge, Hundred and Ten Mile Creek | 2.74 ft | Low | +0.17 ft | 7 mi |
| Dragoon Creek near BurlingameRiver gauge, Dragoon Creek | 8.07 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near PomonaRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 2.34 ft | Normal | −0.18 ft | 13 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near ReadingRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 2.99 ft | Very high | −0.06 ft | 15 mi |
| Wakarusa River at WakarusaRiver gauge, Wakarusa River | 2.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Salt Creek at Lyndon higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.39 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.33 ft.
What is flood stage for Salt Creek at Lyndon?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 9.28 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Salt Creek at Lyndon in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.58 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between −0.27 ft and 0.81 ft, based on 24 years of records.
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 Salt Creek at Lyndon today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:15 PM CDT, the water level was 0.72 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Salt Creek at Lyndon rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Salt Creek at Lyndon normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06911490(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.60140, -95.68471(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 | 0.72 ft | 2026-10-19 23:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 9.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 23:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Salt Creek at Lyndon (usgs:06911490). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/salt-creek-at-lyndon
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