River Conditions
Illustrated map of Wilson Lake

River stage

John Redmond Lake, Neosho River

River level
1044.43 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
1060.00 ft
Flood stage
1068.00 ft
Record crest
1081.90 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JRLK1

Record crest
1081.90 ft
Flood stage
1068.00 ft
Moderate flood
1070.00 ft
Major flood
1081.50 ft
Crest date
2009-05-14

In brief

The Neosho River at John Redmond Lake, KS read 1044.43 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.57 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge JRLK1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 1060.00 ftMinor flooding 1068.00 ftModerate flooding 1070.00 ftMajor flooding 1081.50 ft CURRENT 1044.43 ft

Highest crests on record

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

RankCrestDate
1 1081.90 ft 2009-05-14

Frequently asked questions

Is the Neosho River flooding at John Redmond Lake?

No. The Neosho River at John Redmond Lake is at 1044.43 ft, 15.57 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at John Redmond Lake?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 1060 ft, minor flooding 1068 ft, moderate flooding 1070 ft and major flooding 1081.5 ft.

What is the highest the Neosho River has been at John Redmond Lake?

The highest crest on record is 1081.9 ft, on 2009-05-14.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JRLK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07182450). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.