River stage
Russell, Saline River
- River level
- 4.55 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.39 ft
- Recent high
- 13.78 ft
- Recent low
- 4.13 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RUSK1
- 30-day change
- +0.38 ft
- Average
- 5.20 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.73 ft
In brief
The Saline River at Russell, KS read 4.55 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.45 ft below action stage. That is 0.38 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RUSK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.73 ft | 1993-07-21 |
| 2 | 23.04 ft | 1993-07-02 |
| 3 | 22.22 ft | 2016-09-04 |
| 4 | 22.11 ft | 1995-05-23 |
| 5 | 21.04 ft | 2016-09-04 |
| 6 | 20.50 ft | 1957-06-01 |
| 7 | 19.70 ft | 1964-09-01 |
| 8 | 19.23 ft | 2018-05-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.70 ft
Expect left bank overflows to begin.
- 10.60 ft
The right bank begins to overflow and affects pasture and cultivated land near the gage site.
- 18.00 ft
Widespread flooding of lowlands in the vicinity of the gage occurs affecting pasture and cultivated land. The width of the river extends to approximately 400 ft. The areas where Saline River Road, Canyon Road and 180th Street connect, several sections along those roads will begin to flood. It may be possible small bridge crossings in the vicinity may be underwater. Further upstream all the way up to Fairport, expect some county roads along the river to be underwater.
- 20.50 ft
Fields are inundated especially on the south side of the river. Land Road, 1/2 mile south of river guage site, will be covered by flood waters less than 1 inch deep. Saline River Road between Canyon Road and 180th Street, 7 miles northwest of the guage site, will have several areas underwater. Low secondary road bridges may be underwater. Water reaches outbuildings that are 1/2 mile upstream.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saline River flooding at Russell?
No. The Saline River at Russell is at 4.55 ft, 11.45 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Russell?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Saline River has been at Russell?
The highest crest on record is 25.73 ft, on 1993-07-21.
Is the Saline River high or low right now at Russell?
At 4.55 ft it is higher than 28% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RUSK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06867000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.