Major Flood
38 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
43 ft
Flood waters reach the top of the bridge deck on Reaper Lane over the Neosho River.
42.2 ft
Flood waters reach the top of the bridge curb at the left bridge abutment.
37 ft
Flood waters reach the low steel of the bridge over the Neosho River.
36 ft
The east bank of the river floods.
27 ft
The Missouri, Pacific and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad tracks overflow.
23 ft
Significant overflows begin and about 100 acres of land nearby are inundated. The road under the railroad viaduct on the right bank floods.
21 ft
At this stage the river is at bankfull and minor overflows begin and the road to Moody begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1951 | 34.48 ft | — |
| Jul 21, 1948 | 30.73 ft | — |
| Sep 11, 1926 | 29.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LRYK1
River
Neosho River
County
Coffey, KS
Coordinates
38.0769°N, 95.6342°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Neosho River at Le Roy?
The Neosho River at Le Roy gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Neosho River at Le Roy?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Neosho River at Le Roy is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when Neosho River rises?
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Where is the Neosho River at Le Roy gauge located?
The gauge is located in Coffey County, Kansas at coordinates 38.0769°N, 95.6342°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.