Salt Creek (KS) at Barnard
Critical Stages
19' - Action
21' - Flood
23.3' - Moderate
24.9' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:09 PM LMT 12/31/00
Status: Obs Not Current
Stage: -999 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM 11/23 | 16 | 0.73 |
| 8:00 AM 11/22 | 18 | 0.9 |
30' -
Flood waters reach the height of the levee system on the east side of Barnard. Roads in Barnard may begin to flood. Possible evacuations may take place.
24.5' -
Flood waters cover Highway 284 about 1 mile west of town and east of creek bridge and on Section Line Road south of town. Other county roads near and around Salt Creek flood. Agricultural fields will flood to an extent of 3/4 of a mile.
24' -
Expect flooding of agricultural fields to an extent of 3/4 of a mile coverage. Flood waters cover Highway 284 east of the creek bridge to around 260th Road, expect road closure. Numerous roads along and near the Salt Creek flood.
23.6' -
Water covers 270th Road between Highway 284 and Union Drive located 2 miles southeast of Barnard. Also 250th Road floods from Highway 284 near the Salt Creek Bridge to Wolf Lane. Expect road closure on Highway 284 just east of the creek bridge from 250th Road to 260th Road due to creek overflow of 2 to 3 inches deep.
23.3' -
Flooding of low lying and agricultural areas will occur. Field on the east bank downstream side of bridge will be full. Flood waters will begin to encroach upon Highway 284 just 1/4 of a mile east of the creek bridge. North 250th Road by the Salt Creek bridge floods. Roads 233rd and 220th will flood to a depth of 1 to 2 feet deep from Rattle Snake Creek backup.
23' -
The North 250th Road by the Salt Creek Bridge will have water over the road in the section about 1/2 block north of the bridge where the road bends.
21' -
Flooding of cultivated land can be expected, more so on the east bank.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | 25.57 |
| Jul 2, 1982 | 24.9 |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24.58 |
| Jul 12, 1951 | 24.3 |
| May 22, 1961 | 24.2 |
| May 27, 2011 | 24.17 |
| Sep 11, 2003 | 24 |
| May 27, 2016 | 23.82 |
| May 20, 2017 | 23.45 |
| Jun 1, 1908 | 23.3 |
| May 22, 2019 | 23.3 |
| Sep 8, 1946 | 23.3 |
| Jul 8, 1927 | 23.2 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 23 |
| Apr 14, 1987 | 22.79999923706 |
| May 21, 2011 | 22.76 |
| Jun 1, 1935 | 22.7 |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 22.5 |
| May 8, 2019 | 22.5 |
| Sep 10, 1942 | 22.5 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.