River stage
Parsons, Neosho River
- River level
- 10.25 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.81 ft
- Recent high
- 25.16 ft
- Recent low
- 7.23 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PPFK1
- 30-day change
- -0.39 ft
- Average
- 10.24 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 40.20 ft
In brief
The Neosho River at Parsons, KS read 10.25 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.75 ft below action stage. That is 0.39 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PPFK1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40.20 ft | 1951-07-14 |
| 2 | 35.05 ft | 2007-07-02 |
| 3 | 30.80 ft | 1948-07-25 |
| 4 | 30.74 ft | 1948-07-27 |
| 5 | 29.90 ft | 1922-04-13 |
| 6 | 29.75 ft | 2019-05-28 |
| 7 | 29.70 ft | 1944-04-27 |
| 8 | 29.25 ft | 1943-05-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
Significant flooding of the flood plain begins to occur affecting agricultural fields.
- 23.00 ft
Flood waters spread over fields to a distance of 1 and one fourth miles. Several county roads, mainly along the left bank are inundated. Several residents which live along the right bank in the vicinity of Highway 400 may experience water entering their homes at basement levels.
- 32.00 ft
Highway 400 begins to flood from both sides of the banks near the river gage bridge. Flow over the road is swift.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neosho River flooding at Parsons?
No. The Neosho River at Parsons is at 10.25 ft, 8.75 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Parsons?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 19 ft, minor flooding 21 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
What is the highest the Neosho River has been at Parsons?
The highest crest on record is 40.2 ft, on 1951-07-14.
Is the Neosho River high or low right now at Parsons?
At 10.25 ft it is higher than 65% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PPFK1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07183500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.