River stage
Wakeeney, Saline River
- River level
- 2.07 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Recent high
- 7.35 ft
- Recent low
- 2.05 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WAAK1
- 30-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Average
- 2.60 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.91 ft
In brief
The Saline River at Wakeeney, KS read 2.07 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.93 ft below action stage. That is 0.04 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WAAK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.91 ft | 2018-05-29 |
| 2 | 19.40 ft | 1957-06-17 |
| 3 | 18.95 ft | 1962-07-02 |
| 4 | 17.72 ft | 1961-08-18 |
| 5 | 17.20 ft | 1956-05-30 |
| 6 | 16.72 ft | 1960-05-16 |
| 7 | 16.20 ft | 1995-09-18 |
| 8 | 15.53 ft | 2016-05-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Expect minor flooding of farmland and pastureland adjacent to the saline river in northern Trego and Ellis Counties.
- 15.00 ft
Expect moderate lowland flooding along the Saline River throughout northern Trego and Ellis Counties. Flood depths may reach 2 feet or more as the river nears its crest. Some roads and bridge approaches near the river will be impassable.
- 17.00 ft
Expect major flooding of 4 feet or more along the Saline River lowlands in northern Trego and Ellis Counties. Some roads along the Saline River will be impassable. Basement flooding may occur in some houses along the Saline River in these counties.
- 19.00 ft
Prepare for near-record flooding of 6 feet or more along the Saline River lowlands in northern Trego and Ellis Counties as the river moves well out of its channel onto the floodplain.
- 24.00 ft
Floodwaters will cover many sections along B and C Roads along the Saline River. Expect road closures with some bridges destroyed. These roads will be washed out with tree debris along roads and in adjacent fields. Floodwaters may rise as high as 3 to 4 feet on roads and higher in fields. The river may expand to 100 to 400 feet wide in some locations.
- 30.00 ft
Right bank at Hwy 283 bridge overflows.
- 32.00 ft
Left band at Hwy 283 bridge overflows.
- 32.50 ft
Highway 283 bridge floods.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saline River flooding at Wakeeney?
No. The Saline River at Wakeeney is at 2.07 ft, 8.93 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Wakeeney?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Saline River has been at Wakeeney?
The highest crest on record is 23.91 ft, on 2018-05-29.
Is the Saline River high or low right now at Wakeeney?
At 2.07 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WAAK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06866900). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.