Neosho River near Americus, KS
Is Neosho River near Americus, KS flooding right now?
Neosho River near Americus, KS measured 2.76 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 23.2 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.76 ft
Streamflow
23 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.3 ft on Fri, Jun 27, 1969.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 18.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 23.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 24.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 37.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.3 ft | 1969-06-27 |
| 28.17 ft | 1967-06-22 |
| 27.84 ft | 1993-07-22 |
| 27.76 ft | 1973-09-27 |
| 27.74 ft | 1973-10-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho River at Burlingame Rd near Emporia, KS | 5.6 mi | Lyon County |
| Cottonwood River at Emporia, KS | 6.8 mi | Lyon County |
| Cottonwood River near Plymouth, KS | 7.4 mi | Chase County |
| Neosho River near Dunlap, KS | 8.9 mi | Morris County |
| Cottonwood River near Neosho Rapids, KS | 11.7 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.