Neosho River at Burlington, KS
Is Neosho River at Burlington, KS flooding right now?
Neosho River at Burlington, KS measured 5.87 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 21.1 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.87 ft
Streamflow
75 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 45 ft. The highest crest on record was 41.53 ft on Thu, Jul 12, 1951.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 16.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 21.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 40 ft | 34.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 45 ft | 39.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 41.53 ft | 1951-07-12 |
| 36.8 ft | 1948-07-21 |
| 35.1 ft | 1945-04-17 |
| 35 ft | 1944-04-24 |
| 34.5 ft | 1951-07-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho River at Hartford, KS | 14.5 mi | Lyon County |
| Neosho River at Neosho Rapids, KS | 18.7 mi | Lyon County |
| Verdigris River near Virgil, KS | 21.4 mi | Greenwood County |
| Cottonwood River near Neosho Rapids, KS | 22.0 mi | Lyon County |
| Marais Des Cygnes River at Melvern, KS | 22.3 mi | Osage County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.