River stage
Tescott, Saline River
- River level
- 6.62 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.38 ft
- Recent high
- 17.97 ft
- Recent low
- 6.37 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TSCK1
- 30-day change
- +0.16 ft
- Average
- 7.51 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 30.14 ft
In brief
The Saline River at Tescott, KS read 6.62 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.38 ft below action stage. That is 0.16 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TSCK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.14 ft | 1993-07-25 |
| 2 | 30.14 ft | 1993-07-23 |
| 3 | 30.08 ft | 1995-05-28 |
| 4 | 30.06 ft | 1951-07-13 |
| 5 | 30.05 ft | 1993-06-25 |
| 6 | 29.82 ft | 1971-05-23 |
| 7 | 29.77 ft | 1951-06-09 |
| 8 | 29.77 ft | 1987-04-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
Low lying areas near the river flood.
- 28.50 ft
30th Road bridge over the Saline River floods.
- 29.00 ft
Southern parts of the city of Tescott are affected by flood waters.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saline River flooding at Tescott?
No. The Saline River at Tescott is at 6.62 ft, 13.38 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Tescott?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 25 ft, moderate flooding 29 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
What is the highest the Saline River has been at Tescott?
The highest crest on record is 30.14 ft, on 1993-07-25.
Is the Saline River high or low right now at Tescott?
At 6.62 ft it is higher than 43% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TSCK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06869500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.