River stage
Neosho River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 11 of 11
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 11 of 11 gauges on the Neosho River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Neosho River levels, gauge by gauge
The Neosho River is measured at 11 gauges across Kansas, Oklahoma. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Americus | 6.57 ft | normal, falling |
| Burlington | 8.77 ft | normal, falling |
| Chanute | 11.67 ft | normal, steady |
| Council Grove Lake | 1274.81 ft | normal, steady |
| Erie | 14.37 ft | normal, rising |
| Iola | 8.93 ft | normal, steady |
| John Redmond Lake | 1044.43 ft | normal, steady |
| Neosho Rapids | 8.30 ft | normal, falling |
| Oswego | 12.97 ft | normal, steady |
| Parsons | 10.25 ft | normal, rising |
| Commerce | 4.66 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Neosho River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Americus, KS, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Elk River (KS) 3 gauges
- Salt Creek (Lyndon, KS) 1 gauge
- Whitewater River (KS) 2 gauges
- Spring River (KS, MO, OK) 5 gauges
- Kansas River 10 gauges
- Indian Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Blue River (KS, MO) 5 gauges
- Delaware River (KS) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neosho River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 11 reporting gauges on the Neosho River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Neosho River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Americus is at 6.57 ft; Burlington is at 8.77 ft; Chanute is at 11.67 ft; Council Grove Lake is at 1274.81 ft.
Where is the Neosho River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 11 gauges on the Neosho River across Kansas, Oklahoma.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.