Neosho River at Neosho Rapids, KS
Is Neosho River at Neosho Rapids, KS flooding right now?
Neosho River at Neosho Rapids, KS measured 3.12 ft on 2026-10-27 17:30:00 UTC. That observation was 18.9 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.12 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 44 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.3 ft on Wed, Jul 11, 1951.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 18.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 19.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 44 ft | 40.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.3 ft | 1951-07-11 |
| 31.15 ft | 1998-11-02 |
| 29.92 ft | 1948-06-21 |
| 29.01 ft | 1985-10-11 |
| 28.2 ft | 1944-11-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood River near Neosho Rapids, KS | 3.7 mi | Lyon County |
| Neosho River at Hartford, KS | 4.5 mi | Lyon County |
| Neosho River at Burlingame Rd near Emporia, KS | 9.5 mi | Lyon County |
| Cottonwood River at Emporia, KS | 9.9 mi | Lyon County |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near Reading, KS | 13.9 mi | Lyon 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.