Neosho River at Council Grove water level

Name: Neosho River at Council Grove 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

9.22ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT (23 min ago)

Flow: 244 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Neosho River at Council Grove is well above normal at 9.22 ft.

That puts it 1.12 ft above the median of 8.11 ft for mid-October, based on 38 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 7.80 ft (+1.42 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 7.91 ft and 11.82 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date: 8.11 ft1.12 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 6.55 ft – 8.71 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
Same day last year: 7.80 ft+1.42 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 7.91 ft – 11.82 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 7.75 ft – 11.82 ft

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.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:40 AM Sunset 06:43 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 60%

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	−0.7 cfs	10 mi
Neosho River above Council Grove LakeRiver gauge, Neosho River	4.16 ft	No reference yet	−0.15 ft	6.1 mi
Neosho River near DunlapRiver gauge, Neosho River	12.89 ft	No reference yet	+0.02 ft	10 mi
Neosho River near AmericusRiver gauge, Neosho River	4.79 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	19 mi
Neosho River at Burlingame Road near EmporiaRiver gauge, Neosho River	442 cfs	High	−27.0 cfs	24 mi
Neosho River at Neosho RapidsRiver gauge, Neosho River	7.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.78 ft	34 mi
Neosho River at HartfordRiver gauge, Neosho River	7.38 ft	High	−0.76 ft	38 mi
Neosho River at BurlingtonRiver gauge, Neosho River	10.53 ft	High	−0.04 ft	52 mi
Neosho River near IolaRiver gauge, Neosho River	8.88 ft	Very high	−0.04 ft	77 mi
Neosho River near ErieRiver gauge, Neosho River	14.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	102 mi
Neosho River near ParsonsRiver gauge, Neosho River	10.28 ft	High	+1.24 ft	119 mi
Neosho River near CommerceRiver gauge, Neosho River	4.45 ft	Below flood stage	+1.00 ft	146 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cottonwood River near PlymouthRiver gauge, Cottonwood River	4.32 ft	High	−0.24 ft	20 mi
Cottonwood River at Cottonwood FallsRiver gauge, Cottonwood River	277 cfs	High	−26.0 cfs	20 mi
Cottonwood River at EmporiaRiver gauge, Cottonwood River	3.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	26 mi
Sf Cottonwood River near BazaarRiver gauge, Sf Cottonwood River	43.7 cfs	Normal	−3.0 cfs	26 mi
Marais Des Cygnes River near ReadingRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River	3.00 ft	Very high	−0.07 ft	30 mi
Kings Creek near ManhattanRiver gauge, Kings Creek	3.0 cfs	Very high	−0.4 cfs	31 mi
Kansas River at Fort RileyRiver gauge, Kansas River	6.04 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	31 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Neosho River at Council Grove compare with last year?

It is 1.42 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.80 ft.

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

The median for mid-October is 8.11 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.55 ft and 8.71 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 Council Grove today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT, the water level was 9.22 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Neosho River at Council Grove rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 1.28 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Neosho River at Council Grove normal?

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

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07179500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.66584, -96.49361 (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	9.22 ft	2026-10-19 16:00	Provisional
Flow	244 cfs	2026-10-19 16:00	Provisional

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