Neosho River at Oswego
Kansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Labette County, Kansas on the Neosho River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: OSWK1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
25 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
17,000 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32.5 ft
Highway 160 will be inundated with around 2 feet of flood waters east of Oswego from around the Neosho River Bridge spreading outward along the floodplain. Expect road closures and farmland flooding.
30 ft
Highway 160 will be covered with about 4 inches of flood waters starting from the Neosho River Bridge in Cherokee County and may spread outward along the floodplain 1.5 miles west toward Oswego until the rise in elevation. Flood waters threaten to enter the overflow pipe to freshwater container at the water plant.
26 ft
The old Water Pumping Plant building floods located near the river bank downstream of the river gage site. The width of the river expands to around 600 yards wide. Expect widespread field and cropland flooding.
25 ft
The roads around the water pumping plant and the river gage site floods. Expect field and cropland flooding near the river.
22.5 ft
Riverside Park Drive floods from east of Xavier Road, just south of the river gage bridge, to 100 yards east towards the water plant.
21 ft
Xavier Road leading north from the river gage bridge floods in that immediate vicinity. Also 13000 Road along the north side of the river bank floods. West of the town of Faulkner, homes along 120th Street between Star Road and Clem Road begin to flood.
19.5 ft
Xavier Road leading north from the river gage begins to see water near the road.
17 ft
The left bank begins to overflow and floods agricultural fields. Also, the dirt county road, 13000 Road, along the north side of the river bank starts to flood at 1.5 miles downstream of gage site where the bridge crosses Lightning Creek.
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 20, 1948 | 34.1 ft | — |
| Jul 20, 1948 | 34.1 ft | — |
| Jul 15, 1951 | 32.5 ft | — |
| Jul 15, 1951 | 32.5 ft | — |
| Jul 2, 2007 | 30 ft | 138,531 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
OSWK1
River
Neosho River
County
Labette, KS
Coordinates
37.1767°N, 95.1050°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Neosho River at Oswego?
The Neosho River at Oswego 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 Oswego?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Neosho River at Oswego is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
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Where is the Neosho River at Oswego gauge located?
The gauge is located in Labette County, Kansas at coordinates 37.1767°N, 95.1050°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Oswego Water Plant
- Gauge reading only in high-water situations.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.