Saline River Flow Today
As of November 13, 2026 at 1:30 AM, the Saline River is flowing at 42 cfs near Russell, KS — 245% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. 9 of 9 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0.4 to 42 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Saline River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Russell, the Saline River is running 42 cfs — 245% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 6 of 9 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 33% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Benton (+154%) and Sheridan (+17%); dropping at Lockesburg (-12%) and Tescott (-11%).
Highest against normal: Russell at 245%. Lowest: Rye at 5%.
How the Saline River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Wakeeney2,225 ft 0.4 cfs14%
- Russell1,563 ft 42 cfs245%
- Wilson Dam1,449 ft 8 cfs140%
- Tescott1,301 ft 27 cfs78%
- Saline711 ft 34 cfs109%
- Lockesburg312 ft 6.6 cfs33%
- Benton265 ft 21 cfs21%
- Sheridan177 ft 12 cfs6%
- Rye124 ft 12 cfs5%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Saline River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (33%).
Saline River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saline River Near Wakeeney KS
Nov 13, 1:30 AM · USGS 06866900 |
0.4 cfs | 14% | -25% | 2.12 ft | 10.9 ft below | 2,225 ft |
|
Saline River Near Russell KS
Nov 13, 1:30 AM · USGS 06867000 |
42 cfs | 245% | -6% | 5.00 ft | 13.0 ft below | 1,563 ft |
|
Saline River At Wilson Dam KS
Nov 13, 1:45 AM · USGS 06868200 |
8 cfs | 140% | -7% | 2.94 ft | · | 1,449 ft |
|
Saline River At Tescott KS
Nov 13, 1:30 AM · USGS 06869500 |
27 cfs | 78% | -11% | 6.86 ft | 18.1 ft below | 1,301 ft |
|
Saline River Near Saline MI
Nov 13, 2:00 AM · USGS 04176400 |
34 cfs | 109% | +6% | 5.14 ft | · | 711 ft |
|
Saline River Near Lockesburg AR
Nov 13, 1:00 AM · USGS 07341200 |
6.6 cfs | 33% | -12% | 2.72 ft | 14.3 ft below | 312 ft |
|
Saline River At Benton AR
Nov 13, 1:30 AM · USGS 07363000 |
21 cfs | 21% | +154% | 3.25 ft | 14.8 ft below | 265 ft |
|
Saline River Near Sheridan AR
Nov 13, 1:15 AM · USGS 07363200 |
12 cfs | 6% | +17% | 2.19 ft | · | 177 ft |
|
Saline River Near Rye AR
Nov 13, 1:15 AM · USGS 07363500 |
12 cfs | 5% | -8% | 4.05 ft | 22.0 ft below | 124 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Saline River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Saline River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Saline River
The Saline River is a 346-mile-long river that flows through the states of Kansas and Arkansas in the United States. The river has played an important role in the history of the region, serving as a source of transportation and irrigation for agricultural purposes. The hydrology of the river is unique, with a series of reservoirs and dams used for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. Specific reservoirs and dams on the river include Wilson Dam, Kanopolis Dam, and Lake Dardanelle. These reservoirs provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping, as well as an important source of water for irrigation and drinking water. The Saline River watershed is home to diverse wildlife and plant species, making it an important ecological resource.
Fishing near the Saline River
About the Saline River
How is the Saline River flowing right now?
As of November 13, 2026, the Saline River is flowing at 42 cfs near Russell, KS, about 245% of normal for the date. Across its 9 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0.4 to 42 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Saline River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Saline River is at 33% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Saline River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Wakeeney (13.0 ft), Russell (18.0 ft), Tescott (25.0 ft), Lockesburg (17.0 ft), Benton (18.0 ft), Rye (26.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.