Neosho River near Commerce water level

Name: Neosho River near Commerce water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Neosho River, Oklahoma, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.48ft Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 07:30 AM CDT (25 min ago)

Flow: 1,520 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.90 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 07:41 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Neosho River near Commerce is at 3.48 ft, in the normal range.

It is 11.52 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.39 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.90 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.48 ft and 4.37 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 34.03 ftJuly 16, 1951
Forecast peak: 4.90 ftTuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Neosho River near Commerce

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 11.52 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

32.00 ft: near catastrophic flooding occurs along the Neosho River. Large portions of the City of Miami suffer damages from high water. Suburban homes and business south of Miami will be severely flooded. The record high stage is 34.03 feet on July 16, 1951. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
30.00 ft: devastating flooding occurs. Large portions of the City of Miami suffer major damages. Suburban homes and businesses south of Miami experience severe flooding. The record high crest for the Neosho River is 34.03 feet on July 16, 1951. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
28.00 ft: very widespread and damaging flooding occurs. Suburban homes and businesses in Miami could see water rise up to several feet above floor levels. This will be the second highest crest exceeding the stage reached on October 6, 1986, when the Neosho River crested at 26.23 feet. The record high is 34.03 feet on July 16, 1951. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
26.00 ft: widespread and damaging flooding occurs. Some residential evacuation may be necessary. Suburban homes and businesses south of Miami could see water rise above floor levels. This will compare with the stage on October 6, 1986 when the Neosho River crested at 26.23 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
24.00 ft: widespread and severe flooding occurs. Highway 125 south of Miami will be closed. Suburban homes and businesses south of Miami may be flooded. This is a dangerous and life threatening situation.
23.00 ft: widespread flooding occurs. Riverview Park and the Ottawa County Fairgrounds becomes inundated. State Highway 125 south of Miami will be closed.
22.00 ft: widespread flooding occurs along the Neosho River. Riverview Park becomes inundated and access roads to the Ottawa County Fairgrounds will be closed.
21.00 ft: moderate agricultural flooding occurs. Some roads within Riverview Park become flooded including State Highway 125 near the fairgrounds.
20.00 ft: moderate agricultural flooding occurs. Riverview Park experiences moderate flooding. State Highway 125 near the fairgrounds will be closed.
19.00 ft: low lying areas around Miami become cut off from easy access. Riverview Park experiences moderate flooding. State Highway 125 near the fairgrounds will be threatened.
18.00 ft: moderate agricultural flooding occurs with Riverview Park experiencing minor to moderate flooding. Low lying places around Miami may be cut off from easy access.
17.00 ft: minor agricultural flooding occurs. Riverview Park experiences minor flooding.
3.48 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 58 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	34.03 ft	July 16, 1951
2	29.25 ft	July 5, 2007
3	26.23 ft	October 6, 1986
4	25.66 ft	April 13, 1994
5	25.53 ft	May 24, 2019
6	25.33 ft	May 25, 2019
7	25.12 ft	May 20, 1943
8	24.43 ft	May 29, 2019
9	24.43 ft	July 28, 1948
10	24.09 ft	September 27, 1993

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the Neosho River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Neosho River near DunlapRiver gauge, Neosho River	12.96 ft	No reference yet	−0.10 ft	136 mi
Neosho River near AmericusRiver gauge, Neosho River	4.88 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	128 mi
Neosho River at Burlingame Road near EmporiaRiver gauge, Neosho River	473 cfs	High	−79.0 cfs	123 mi
Neosho River at Neosho RapidsRiver gauge, Neosho River	8.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.98 ft	115 mi
Neosho River at HartfordRiver gauge, Neosho River	8.24 ft	High	−0.86 ft	110 mi
Neosho River at BurlingtonRiver gauge, Neosho River	10.61 ft	Very high	−0.07 ft	97 mi
Neosho River near IolaRiver gauge, Neosho River	8.91 ft	Very high	+0.47 ft	73 mi
Neosho River near ErieRiver gauge, Neosho River	14.46 ft	Below flood stage	+1.95 ft	46 mi
Neosho River near ParsonsRiver gauge, Neosho River	8.64 ft	Normal	+0.05 ft	30 mi
Neosho River at MiamiRiver gauge, Neosho River	743.05 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	6.2 mi
Neosho River near LangleyRiver gauge, Neosho River	6,790 cfs	Normal	−480.0 cfs	34 mi
Neosho River near ChouteauRiver gauge, Neosho River	614 cfs	Low	−125.0 cfs	50 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tar Creek at 22nd Street Bridge at MiamiRiver gauge, Tar Creek	2.0 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	5.3 mi
Tar Creek near CommerceRiver gauge, Tar Creek	0.0 cfs	Very low	±0	5.8 mi
Beaver Creek near QuapawRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	1.0 cfs	Normal	±0	11 mi
Spring River near QuapawRiver gauge, Spring River	5.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	12 mi
Spring River near Baxter SpringsRiver gauge, Spring River	3.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	15 mi
Horse Creek at AftonRiver gauge, Horse Creek	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	16 mi
Horse Creek at 540 Rd near AftonRiver gauge, Horse Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	18 mi
Labette Creek near OswegoRiver gauge, Labette Creek	5.89 ft	Normal	−0.25 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Neosho River near Commerce?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 11.52 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Neosho River near Commerce today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:30 AM CDT, the water level was 3.48 ft. Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Neosho River near Commerce rising or falling?

Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Neosho River near Commerce normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Neosho River near Commerce?

The highest level on record is 34.03 ft on July 16, 1951.

Is Neosho River near Commerce expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.90 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07185000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.92868, -94.95746 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.48 ft	2026-10-18 12:30	Provisional
Flow	1,520 cfs	2026-10-18 12:30	Provisional

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