Neosho River at Neosho Rapids water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

7.86ft Down 0.81 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1,310 cfs
Water temperature: 60 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Neosho River at Neosho Rapids is at 7.86 ft, in the normal range.

It is 14.14 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.81 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 7.86 ft and 10.50 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 60 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 34.30 ftJuly 11, 1951

Floating and fishing near Neosho River at Neosho Rapids

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

Flood stage here is 22.00 ft, 14.14 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

37.00 ft: Homes on South Street are threatened by flood waters.
31.00 ft: South Street near the river floods.
26.00 ft: Water covers large areas over both banks.
23.00 ft: Water overtops Road 145 on the west side of the bridge over the Neosho River.
22.00 ft: Low lying areas along the river flood.
7.86 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: 45 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	34.30 ft	July 11, 1951
2	31.15 ft	November 2, 1998
3	29.92 ft	June 21, 1948
4	29.01 ft	October 11, 1985
5	28.20 ft	November 23, 1944
6	28.11 ft	October 21, 1941
7	28.07 ft	October 3, 1973
8	28.00 ft	July 6, 1932
9	28.00 ft	April 16, 1945
10	27.90 ft	May 23, 1961

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.94 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 60° 33° – Wind 9 mph

18 Sun 64° 40° – Wind 19 mph

19 Mon 69° 41° 0.00 in Wind 15 mph

20 Tue 72° 52° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 75° 54° – Wind 16 mph

22 Thu 79° 58° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 78° 61° – Wind 18 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the Neosho River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Neosho River near ParkervilleRiver gauge, Neosho River	3.1 cfs	Normal	−0.7 cfs	44 mi
Neosho River above Council Grove LakeRiver gauge, Neosho River	4.19 ft	No reference yet	−0.15 ft	40 mi
Neosho River at Council GroveRiver gauge, Neosho River	9.23 ft	Very high	+0.01 ft	34 mi
Neosho River near DunlapRiver gauge, Neosho River	12.90 ft	No reference yet	−0.06 ft	24 mi
Neosho River near AmericusRiver gauge, Neosho River	4.84 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	15 mi
Neosho River at Burlingame Road near EmporiaRiver gauge, Neosho River	442 cfs	High	−36.0 cfs	10 mi
Neosho River at HartfordRiver gauge, Neosho River	7.52 ft	High	−0.79 ft	4.5 mi
Neosho River at BurlingtonRiver gauge, Neosho River	10.55 ft	High	−0.05 ft	19 mi
Neosho River near IolaRiver gauge, Neosho River	8.87 ft	Very high	−0.05 ft	44 mi
Neosho River near ErieRiver gauge, Neosho River	14.47 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	69 mi
Neosho River near ParsonsRiver gauge, Neosho River	10.28 ft	High	+1.83 ft	86 mi
Neosho River near CommerceRiver gauge, Neosho River	4.11 ft	Below flood stage	+0.60 ft	115 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cottonwood River at EmporiaRiver gauge, Cottonwood River	3.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.27 ft	10 mi
Marais Des Cygnes River near ReadingRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River	3.01 ft	Very high	−0.08 ft	14 mi
Melvern Lake near MelvernLake, Melvern Lake	1,038.17 ft	High	−0.06 ft	19 mi
Marais Des Cygnes River at MelvernRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River	244 cfs	High	+2.0 cfs	19 mi
Cottonwood River near PlymouthRiver gauge, Cottonwood River	4.37 ft	High	−0.26 ft	19 mi
Salt Creek at LyndonRiver gauge, Salt Creek	0.80 ft	High	−0.05 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Neosho River at Neosho Rapids?

The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 14.14 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 at Neosho Rapids today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM CDT, the water level was 7.86 ft. Down 0.81 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Neosho River at Neosho Rapids rising or falling?

Down 0.81 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Neosho River at Neosho Rapids normal?

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

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

The highest level on record is 34.30 ft on July 11, 1951.

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:07182390 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.36807, -96.00027 (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	7.86 ft	2026-10-19 10:30	Provisional
Flow	1,310 cfs	2026-10-19 10:30	Provisional
Water temperature	60 °F	2026-10-19 10:15	Provisional

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