River stage
Americus, Neosho River
- River level
- 6.57 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -2.73 ft
- Recent high
- 16.69 ft
- Recent low
- 2.66 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS AMCK1
- 30-day change
- +3.72 ft
- Average
- 5.10 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 28.30 ft
In brief
The Neosho River at Americus, KS read 6.57 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.43 ft below action stage. That is 3.72 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge AMCK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.30 ft | 1969-06-27 |
| 2 | 28.17 ft | 1967-06-22 |
| 3 | 27.84 ft | 1993-07-22 |
| 4 | 27.76 ft | 1973-09-27 |
| 5 | 27.74 ft | 1973-10-11 |
| 6 | 27.70 ft | 1971-05-23 |
| 7 | 27.68 ft | 2004-06-19 |
| 8 | 27.52 ft | 1967-10-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs along the river from Americus to Emporia.
- 27.00 ft
Americus Road, also known as Road F 5, 2 miles south of Americus floods.
- 29.00 ft
Right bank overflow begins.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neosho River flooding at Americus?
No. The Neosho River at Americus is at 6.57 ft, 14.43 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Americus?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 21 ft, minor flooding 26 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 40 ft.
What is the highest the Neosho River has been at Americus?
The highest crest on record is 28.3 ft, on 1969-06-27.
Is the Neosho River high or low right now at Americus?
At 6.57 ft it is higher than 73% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge AMCK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07179730). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.