River Conditions
Illustrated map of Wilson Lake

River stage

Council Grove Lake, Neosho River

River level
1274.81 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
1280.00 ft
Flood stage
1289.00 ft
Record crest
1284.64 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CNGK1

Record crest
1284.64 ft
Flood stage
1289.00 ft
Major flood
1321.00 ft
Crest date
1977-06-26

In brief

The Neosho River at Council Grove Lake, KS read 1274.81 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.19 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge CNGK1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 1280.00 ftMinor flooding 1289.00 ftMajor flooding 1321.00 ft CURRENT 1274.81 ft

Highest crests on record

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

RankCrestDate
1 1284.64 ft 1977-06-26

Frequently asked questions

Is the Neosho River flooding at Council Grove Lake?

No. The Neosho River at Council Grove Lake is at 1274.81 ft, 5.19 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Council Grove Lake?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 1280 ft, minor flooding 1289 ft and major flooding 1321 ft.

What is the highest the Neosho River has been at Council Grove Lake?

The highest crest on record is 1284.64001464844 ft, on 1977-06-26.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CNGK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07179400). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.