River stage
Council Grove Lake, Neosho River
- River level
- 1274.81 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 1280.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 1289.00 ft
- Record crest
- 1284.64 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CNGK1
- Record crest
- 1284.64 ft
- Flood stage
- 1289.00 ft
- Major flood
- 1321.00 ft
- Crest date
- 1977-06-26
In brief
The Neosho River at Council Grove Lake, KS read 1274.81 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.19 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CNGK1
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1284.64 ft | 1977-06-26 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neosho River flooding at Council Grove Lake?
No. The Neosho River at Council Grove Lake is at 1274.81 ft, 5.19 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Council Grove Lake?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 1280 ft, minor flooding 1289 ft and major flooding 1321 ft.
What is the highest the Neosho River has been at Council Grove Lake?
The highest crest on record is 1284.64001464844 ft, on 1977-06-26.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CNGK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07179400). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.