River stage
Neosho Rapids, Neosho River
- River level
- 8.30 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -3.31 ft
- Recent high
- 20.18 ft
- Recent low
- 0.93 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NEOK1
- 30-day change
- +7.17 ft
- Average
- 6.84 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.30 ft
In brief
The Neosho River at Neosho Rapids, KS read 8.30 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.70 ft below action stage. That is 7.17 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NEOK1
Water 72 °F (22 °C) · 9 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.30 ft | 1951-07-11 |
| 2 | 31.15 ft | 1998-11-02 |
| 3 | 29.92 ft | 1948-06-21 |
| 4 | 29.01 ft | 1985-10-11 |
| 5 | 28.20 ft | 1944-11-23 |
| 6 | 28.11 ft | 1941-10-21 |
| 7 | 28.07 ft | 1973-10-03 |
| 8 | 28.00 ft | 1932-07-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
Low lying areas along the river flood.
- 23.00 ft
Water overtops Road 145 on the west side of the bridge over the Neosho River.
- 26.00 ft
Water covers large areas over both banks.
- 31.00 ft
South Street near the river floods.
- 37.00 ft
Homes on South Street are threatened by flood waters.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neosho River flooding at Neosho Rapids?
No. The Neosho River at Neosho Rapids is at 8.3 ft, 8.7 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Neosho Rapids?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 44 ft.
What is the highest the Neosho River has been at Neosho Rapids?
The highest crest on record is 34.3 ft, on 1951-07-11.
Is the Neosho River high or low right now at Neosho Rapids?
At 8.3 ft it is higher than 54% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Neosho Rapids, Neosho River?
The water temperature at Neosho Rapids, Neosho River is 72 °F (22.0 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 9 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NEOK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07182390). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.