River Conditions
Illustrated map of Wilson Lake

River stage

Chanute, Neosho River

River level
11.67 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
21.00 ft
Flood stage
23.00 ft
Record crest
36.82 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CNUK1

Record crest
36.82 ft
Flood stage
23.00 ft
Moderate flood
28.50 ft
Major flood
35.00 ft
Crest date
2007-07-01

In brief

The Neosho River at Chanute, KS read 11.67 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.33 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge CNUK1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 21.00 ftMinor flooding 23.00 ftModerate flooding 28.50 ftMajor flooding 35.00 ft CURRENT 11.67 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 36.82 ft 2007-07-01
2 35.30 ft 1986-10-04
3 34.02 ft 2019-05-22
4 32.24 ft 1994-04-29
5 32.20 ft 2018-10-10
6 32.13 ft 1998-11-03
7 32.09 ft 1970-04-20
8 31.96 ft 1990-05-27

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 23.00 ft

    The right bank overflows and agricultural flooding can be expected.

  2. 25.50 ft

    Flooding occurs along 800 Street from Patrolia down to Chanute. Also 3/4 of a mile east of Chanute, Dump Road floods.

  3. 28.50 ft

    Flood waters may flow across old Highway 169 north of Chanute. Agricultural flooding will also occur.

  4. 30.00 ft

    Flood waters flow across old Highway 169 at half mile south of the gage site or 2 miles north of Chanute.

  5. 31.00 ft

    A few isolated dwellings in the eastern outskirts of Chanute are subject to flooding.

  6. 35.00 ft

    Highway 39 east of Chanute near the river bridge floods to a depth of about 1 foot and 3/4 of a mile long. Grady Road along the river which is northeast of Chanute floods. Considerable flooding occurs across old Highway 169.

  7. 36.00 ft

    Building on the extreme east side of Chanute may take on water up to 7 feet.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Neosho River flooding at Chanute?

No. The Neosho River at Chanute is at 11.67 ft, 9.33 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Chanute?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 21 ft, minor flooding 23 ft, moderate flooding 28.5 ft and major flooding 35 ft.

What is the highest the Neosho River has been at Chanute?

The highest crest on record is 36.82 ft, on 2007-07-01.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CNUK1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.