River stage
Burlington, Neosho River
- River level
- 8.77 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -2.18 ft
- Recent high
- 16.61 ft
- Recent low
- 5.65 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BRLK1
- 30-day change
- +2.95 ft
- Average
- 8.76 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 41.53 ft
In brief
The Neosho River at Burlington, KS read 8.77 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.23 ft below action stage. That is 2.95 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BRLK1
Water 73 °F (23 °C) · 8 °F warmer than normal for this date · +1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41.53 ft | 1951-07-12 |
| 2 | 36.80 ft | 1948-07-21 |
| 3 | 35.10 ft | 1945-04-17 |
| 4 | 35.00 ft | 1944-04-24 |
| 5 | 34.50 ft | 1951-07-02 |
| 6 | 34.30 ft | 1944-12-06 |
| 7 | 32.73 ft | 2019-05-26 |
| 8 | 32.40 ft | 1951-05-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 27.00 ft
The left, or east, bank of the river floods.
- 40.20 ft
Flood waters reach top of bridge deck.
- 41.50 ft
Overflow is very widespread and can reach a width of 2 miles.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neosho River flooding at Burlington?
No. The Neosho River at Burlington is at 8.77 ft, 13.23 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Burlington?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 22 ft, minor flooding 27 ft, moderate flooding 40 ft and major flooding 45 ft.
What is the highest the Neosho River has been at Burlington?
The highest crest on record is 41.53 ft, on 1951-07-12.
Is the Neosho River high or low right now at Burlington?
At 8.77 ft it is higher than 68% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Burlington, Neosho River?
The water temperature at Burlington, Neosho River is 73 °F (22.7 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 8 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 1.3 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BRLK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07182510). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.