RIVER GAUGE · NEOSHO RIVER
Neosho River at Emporia
Lyon County, Kansas
Water level12.95 ft
Flow2,060 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood19.5 ft
Major flood30.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19.5 ft
Prairie Street, north of the bridge, floods.
- 19 ft
Minor flooding occurs along the river upstream to Dunlap and downstream to Neosho Rapids.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1985 | 26 ft | — |
| May 13, 2005 | 25.5 ft | — |
| Jun 19, 2004 | 25.4 ft | — |
More on Neosho River
UpstreamNeosho River near Americus
DownstreamNeosho River at Neosho Rapids
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