Neosho River near Americus water level

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

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.86ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 432 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

The Neosho River near Americus is at 4.86 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.80 ft, based on 38 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.06 ft above typical. It is 21.14 ft below the flood stage of 26.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.63 ft, a difference of +2.23 ft.

It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.99 ft and 18.56 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.80 ft2.06 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.55 ft – 9.63 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.63 ft+2.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.99 ft – 18.56 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.57 ft – 18.56 ft
Highest on record: 28.30 ftJune 27, 1969

Floating and fishing near Neosho River near Americus

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

Flood stage here is 26.00 ft, 21.14 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

29.00 ft: Right bank overflow begins.
27.00 ft: Americus Road, also known as Road F 5, 2 miles south of Americus floods.
26.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding occurs along the river from Americus to Emporia.
4.86 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: 8 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	28.30 ft	June 27, 1969
2	28.17 ft	June 22, 1967
3	27.84 ft	July 22, 1993
4	27.76 ft	September 27, 1973
5	27.74 ft	October 11, 1973
6	27.70 ft	May 23, 1971
7	27.68 ft	June 19, 2004
8	27.52 ft	October 8, 1967
9	27.45 ft	June 14, 2004
10	27.43 ft	October 10, 1985

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.23 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 66° 39° – Wind 17 mph

19 Mon 68° 44° – Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 73° 51° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 76° 55° 0.01 in Wind 14 mph

22 Thu 79° 59° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 78° 61° – Wind 18 mph

24 Sat 76° 57° 0.27 in Wind 17 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:43 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 57%

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	29 mi
Neosho River above Council Grove LakeRiver gauge, Neosho River	4.22 ft	No reference yet	−0.15 ft	25 mi
Neosho River at Council GroveRiver gauge, Neosho River	9.23 ft	Very high	+0.01 ft	19 mi
Neosho River near DunlapRiver gauge, Neosho River	12.91 ft	No reference yet	−0.06 ft	9 mi
Neosho River at Burlingame Road near EmporiaRiver gauge, Neosho River	442 cfs	High	−41.0 cfs	5.6 mi
Neosho River at Neosho RapidsRiver gauge, Neosho River	7.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.84 ft	15 mi
Neosho River at HartfordRiver gauge, Neosho River	7.64 ft	High	−0.81 ft	19 mi
Neosho River at BurlingtonRiver gauge, Neosho River	10.55 ft	High	−0.06 ft	34 mi
Neosho River near IolaRiver gauge, Neosho River	8.89 ft	Very high	−0.05 ft	58 mi
Neosho River near ErieRiver gauge, Neosho River	14.49 ft	Below flood stage	+0.33 ft	83 mi
Neosho River near ParsonsRiver gauge, Neosho River	10.25 ft	High	+1.90 ft	100 mi
Neosho River near CommerceRiver gauge, Neosho River	3.69 ft	Below flood stage	+0.14 ft	128 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cottonwood River at EmporiaRiver gauge, Cottonwood River	3.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.29 ft	7 mi
Cottonwood River near PlymouthRiver gauge, Cottonwood River	4.39 ft	High	−0.29 ft	7 mi
Marais Des Cygnes River near ReadingRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River	3.02 ft	Very high	−0.09 ft	17 mi
Sf Cottonwood River near BazaarRiver gauge, Sf Cottonwood River	45.2 cfs	Normal	−3.9 cfs	19 mi
Cottonwood River at Cottonwood FallsRiver gauge, Cottonwood River	287 cfs	High	−31.0 cfs	20 mi
Dragoon Creek near BurlingameRiver gauge, Dragoon Creek	8.08 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	28 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Neosho River near Americus higher than last year?

Yes, it is 2.23 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.63 ft.

What is flood stage for the Neosho River near Americus?

The official flood stage is 26.00 ft. The level is currently 21.14 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Neosho River near Americus in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.80 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.55 ft and 9.63 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 near Americus today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 AM CDT, the water level was 4.86 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Neosho River near Americus rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.73 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Neosho River near Americus normal?

Normal 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:07179730 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.46696, -96.25055 (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	4.86 ft	2026-10-19 06:15	Provisional
Flow	432 cfs	2026-10-19 06:15	Provisional

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