Major Flood
36 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
32 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
27 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
There is a high possibility that many parts of the levee will be breached. Extensive flooding covers Highway 59 from Erie to the river bridge then again south of the river bridge. Farmlands become inundated. Major flooding occurs on the west side of Erie. From 1 block east of Highway 59 in town between 4th Street to just north of State Street, roads flood and approximately 10 homes and 5 businesses take on 4 feet of water.
39 ft
Parts of the levee system overtops and there is a possible breach of the levee system.
37.4 ft
Parts of the levee system overtops. Flood waters cover parts of Highway 160th Rd just to the west and to the east of the Shaw community. Streets flood in the south end of Erie along Main Street.
36 ft
The intersection of Main Street and just south of 7th Street becomes flooded to a depth of near 10 inches for a distance of 10 to 15 yards.
33 ft
The road 7 miles northwest of Erie at 190th Road just west of Big Creek becomes flooded.
29 ft
Expect flooding of lowlands along the vicinity of the river.
28 ft
The road at 160th Street that is 4 miles northwest of Erie, next to the river, may take on water.
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 2, 2007 | 40.6 ft | 52,129 cfs |
| May 27, 2019 | 39.1 ft | 45,528 cfs |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 37.5 ft | 39,575 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Neosho River near Erie?
The Neosho River near Erie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07183300) 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 Erie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Neosho River near Erie is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 27 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Neosho River rises?
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Where is the Neosho River near Erie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Neosho County, Kansas at coordinates 37.5494°N, 95.2644°W. USGS site number: 07183300. 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. Geological Survey
- 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.