Neosho River at Hartford water level
River gauge, Neosho River, Kansas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Neosho River at Hartford: the latest reading is 7.33 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 0.38 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the river stage is 6.95 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.69 ft, a difference of +4.64 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.74 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.32 ft – 13.06 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.38 ft6.95 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- −5.15 ft – 14.12 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.69 ft+4.64 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.32 ft – 13.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −1.24 ft – 13.61 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Neosho River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho River near ParkervilleRiver gauge, Neosho River | 2.7 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 48 mi |
| Neosho River above Council Grove LakeRiver gauge, Neosho River | 4.16 ft | No reference yet | −0.15 ft | 44 mi |
| Neosho River at Council GroveRiver gauge, Neosho River | 9.22 ft | Very high | ±0 | 38 mi |
| Neosho River near DunlapRiver gauge, Neosho River | 12.89 ft | No reference yet | −0.05 ft | 28 mi |
| Neosho River near AmericusRiver gauge, Neosho River | 4.79 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 19 mi |
| Neosho River at Burlingame Road near EmporiaRiver gauge, Neosho River | 442 cfs | High | −18.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Neosho River at Neosho RapidsRiver gauge, Neosho River | 7.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.76 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Neosho River at BurlingtonRiver gauge, Neosho River | 11.31 ft | Very high | +0.77 ft | 14 mi |
| Neosho River near IolaRiver gauge, Neosho River | 8.89 ft | Very high | −0.03 ft | 39 mi |
| Neosho River near ErieRiver gauge, Neosho River | 14.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 65 mi |
| Neosho River near ParsonsRiver gauge, Neosho River | 10.24 ft | High | +0.88 ft | 82 mi |
| Neosho River near CommerceRiver gauge, Neosho River | 4.52 ft | Below flood stage | +1.12 ft | 110 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood River at EmporiaRiver gauge, Cottonwood River | 3.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 13 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near ReadingRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 3.00 ft | Very high | −0.06 ft | 17 mi |
| Melvern Lake near MelvernLake, Melvern Lake | 1,038.15 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 19 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River at MelvernRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 242 cfs | High | −2.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Cottonwood River near PlymouthRiver gauge, Cottonwood River | 4.31 ft | High | −0.21 ft | 23 mi |
| Verdigris River near VirgilRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 65.2 cfs | Normal | −6.6 cfs | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Neosho River at Hartford higher than last year?
Yes, it is 4.64 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.69 ft.
What is a normal level for the Neosho River at Hartford in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.38 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between −5.15 ft and 14.12 ft, based on 9 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 Hartford today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 PM CDT, the water level was 7.33 ft. Down 0.74 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Neosho River at Hartford rising or falling?
Down 0.74 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.84 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Neosho River at Hartford normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 9 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:07182395(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.31511, -95.95325(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 | 7.33 ft | 2026-10-19 17:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Neosho River at Hartford (usgs:07182395). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/neosho-river-at-hartford
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer