Neosho River at Burlington water level

Name: Neosho River at Burlington water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Neosho River, Kansas, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

11.62ft Up 1.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 4,800 cfs
Water temperature: 62 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Neosho River at Burlington is well above normal at 11.62 ft.

The median for mid-October is 5.92 ft, based on 38 years of readings, so the river stage is 5.70 ft above typical. It is 15.38 ft below the flood stage of 27.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 7.62 ft, a difference of +4.00 ft.

It has risen 1.09 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 62 °F.

Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.92 ft5.70 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 5.65 ft – 11.18 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
Same day last year: 7.62 ft+4.00 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.79 ft – 11.62 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 5.65 ft – 16.60 ft
Highest on record: 41.53 ftJuly 12, 1951

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

41.50 ft: Overflow is very widespread and can reach a width of 2 miles.
40.20 ft: Flood waters reach top of bridge deck.
27.00 ft: The left, or east, bank of the river floods.
11.62 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: 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	41.53 ft	July 12, 1951
2	36.80 ft	July 21, 1948
3	35.10 ft	April 17, 1945
4	35.00 ft	April 24, 1944
5	34.50 ft	July 2, 1951
6	34.30 ft	December 6, 1944
7	32.73 ft	May 26, 2019
8	32.40 ft	May 3, 1951
9	32.30 ft	September 7, 1951
10	32.00 ft	April 13, 1944

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 68° 43° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 70° 45° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 74° 52° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 77° 57° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 78° 58° – Wind 16 mph

24 Sat 77° 59° – Wind 17 mph

25 Sun 74° 61° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Neosho River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Neosho River near ParkervilleRiver gauge, Neosho River	2.9 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	63 mi
Neosho River above Council Grove LakeRiver gauge, Neosho River	4.17 ft	No reference yet	−0.12 ft	58 mi
Neosho River at Council GroveRiver gauge, Neosho River	9.22 ft	Very high	±0	52 mi
Neosho River near DunlapRiver gauge, Neosho River	12.89 ft	No reference yet	−0.04 ft	43 mi
Neosho River near AmericusRiver gauge, Neosho River	4.76 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	34 mi
Neosho River at Burlingame Road near EmporiaRiver gauge, Neosho River	428 cfs	High	−27.0 cfs	28 mi
Neosho River at Neosho RapidsRiver gauge, Neosho River	7.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.72 ft	19 mi
Neosho River at HartfordRiver gauge, Neosho River	7.22 ft	Normal	−0.70 ft	14 mi
Neosho River near IolaRiver gauge, Neosho River	8.89 ft	Very high	−0.03 ft	25 mi
Neosho River near ErieRiver gauge, Neosho River	14.38 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	51 mi
Neosho River near ParsonsRiver gauge, Neosho River	10.25 ft	High	+0.42 ft	68 mi
Neosho River near CommerceRiver gauge, Neosho River	4.61 ft	Below flood stage	+1.26 ft	97 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Verdigris River near VirgilRiver gauge, Verdigris River	62.7 cfs	Normal	−7.7 cfs	21 mi
Melvern Lake near MelvernLake, Melvern Lake	1,038.14 ft	High	−0.06 ft	22 mi
Marais Des Cygnes River at MelvernRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River	244 cfs	High	+2.0 cfs	22 mi
Cottonwood River at EmporiaRiver gauge, Cottonwood River	3.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	28 mi
Pottawatomie Creek near GarnettRiver gauge, Pottawatomie Creek	3.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	28 mi
Salt Creek at LyndonRiver gauge, Salt Creek	0.72 ft	High	−0.04 ft	28 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Neosho River at Burlington higher than last year?

Yes, it is 4.00 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.62 ft.

What is flood stage for the Neosho River at Burlington?

The official flood stage is 27.00 ft. The level is currently 15.38 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Neosho River at Burlington in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.92 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.65 ft and 11.18 ft, based on 38 years of records.

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 at Burlington today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT, the water level was 11.62 ft. Up 1.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Neosho River at Burlington rising or falling?

Up 1.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.91 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Neosho River at Burlington normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07182510 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.19447, -95.73526 (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	11.62 ft	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional
Flow	4,800 cfs	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional
Water temperature	62 °F	2026-10-19 21:45	Provisional

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