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Datum: NAVD88

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Reliability of the Forecast: Forecast data shown here are guidance values only. Please refer to your local NWS office.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Mulberry Creek (KS) near Salina are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

Vertical Datum updated from NGVD29 to NAVD88 by gauge owner.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	27.4
Moderate Flood Stage:	26
Flood Stage:	24
Action Stage:	22
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 27.75 ft on 05/24/2007
(2) 27.40 ft on 06/24/1993
(3) 27.40 ft on 09/26/1973
(4) 27.22 ft on 05/07/2007
(5) 27.14 ft on 05/28/1995
(6) 27.09 ft on 10/11/1973
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 22.13 ft on 05/27/2021
(2) 24.54 ft on 05/26/2020
(3) 23.70 ft on 06/23/2019
(4) 25.54 ft on 05/22/2019
(5) 26.04 ft on 05/09/2019
(6) 13.69 ft on 09/05/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Zoom Level:14

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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27.7	Roads flood up to 3 ft of water in northern Salina, mostly around Stimmel Road and south from 9th Street to Ohio Street. Within that area, expect over 200 homes and businesses to become flooded. Other flooding may occur north of I-70 from 9th Street to Ohio Street. The westbound entrance ramp onto I-70 from 9th Street will most likely be flooded.
27.4	Mulberry Creek may expand to 1/2 mile to 1 mile wide. Along Halstead Road, 1/2 mile north of the creek's gage site, takes on 2 ft of water. State Street, west of I-135, begins to flood. Thomas Park on 9th Street in north Salina floods.
27	Evacuations are likely to begin along Mulberry Creek in the Salina area with expected higher flows. The KOA campground will flood located north of Interstate 70.
26	Widespread agricultural flooding can be expected. Depending on if high flows are present on the Saline River this may backup water on Mulberry Creek which would cause the property on the KOA campground to flood.
24	Agricultural flooding can be expected. Parts of Halstead Road near the river gage site, which is west of Salina, will begin to take on water.
Photos (1) Upstream with wireweight to the right. Stage 3.5 ft. (2) Downstream, stage 3.5 ft (3) Looking southwest at DCP gage house. (4) Looking south at wireweight gage. (5) Looking north. (6) Looking south. (7) Downstream looking southeast.

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Latitude: 38.844440° N, Longitude: 97.668360° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD27

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	24 ft	Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum	Elevation (gauge height = 0)	Elevation (gauge height = flood stage)	Elevation information source
NAVD88	1208.73 ft	1232.73 ft	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	1208.42 ft	1232.42 ft	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

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