Major Flood
35 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
28.5 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Building on the extreme east side of Chanute may take on water up to 7 feet.
35 ft
Highway 39 east of Chanute near the river bridge floods to a depth of about 1 foot and 3/4 of a mile long. Grady Road along the river which is northeast of Chanute floods. Considerable flooding occurs across old Highway 169.
31 ft
A few isolated dwellings in the eastern outskirts of Chanute are subject to flooding.
30 ft
Flood waters flow across old Highway 169 at half mile south of the gage site or 2 miles north of Chanute.
28.5 ft
Flood waters may flow across old Highway 169 north of Chanute. Agricultural flooding will also occur.
25.5 ft
Flooding occurs along 800 Street from Patrolia down to Chanute. Also 3/4 of a mile east of Chanute, Dump Road floods.
23 ft
The right bank overflows and agricultural flooding can be expected.
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 1, 2007 | 36.82 ft | 89,419 cfs |
| Oct 4, 1986 | 35.29999923706 ft | — |
| May 22, 2019 | 34.02 ft | 52,511 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CNUK1
River
Neosho River
County
Neosho, KS
Coordinates
37.7303°N, 95.4406°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Neosho River near Chanute?
The Neosho River near Chanute 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 near Chanute?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Neosho River near Chanute is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28.5 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Neosho River rises?
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Where is the Neosho River near Chanute gauge located?
The gauge is located in Neosho County, Kansas at coordinates 37.7303°N, 95.4406°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.