River stage
Saline River (AR)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Saline River (AR) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Saline River levels, gauge by gauge
The Saline River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Benton | 1.62 ft | normal, falling |
| Dierks | 3.49 ft | normal, steady |
| Lockesburg | 2.73 ft | normal, steady |
| Rye | 4.03 ft | normal, steady |
| Warren | 4.07 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Saline River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Benton, AR, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Saline River (KS) different river, same name
- Ouachita River 10 gauges
- Little River (AR, OK) 2 gauges
- White River (AR, MO) 16 gauges
- Mulberry River 1 gauge
- Red River (AR, LA, OK) 17 gauges
- Cache River (AR) 4 gauges
- Buffalo River (AR) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saline River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Saline River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Saline River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Benton is at 1.62 ft; Dierks is at 3.49 ft; Lockesburg is at 2.73 ft; Rye is at 4.03 ft.
Where is the Saline River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Saline River in Arkansas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.