RIVER GAUGE · NEOSHO RIVER
Neosho River near Americus
Lyon County, Kansas
Water level9.98 ft
Flow1,780 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action21 ft
Minor flood26 ft
Moderate flood27 ft
Major flood40 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29 ft
Right bank overflow begins.
- 27 ft
Americus Road, also known as Road F 5, 2 miles south of Americus floods.
- 26 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs along the river from Americus to Emporia.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 1969 | 28.3 ft | 10,900 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1967 | 28.17 ft | 10,700 cfs |
| Jul 21, 1993 | 27.84 ft | 17,400 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 2.1
River approaches zero flow.
More on Neosho River
DownstreamNeosho River at Emporia
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