Neosho River near Commerce
Oklahoma — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma on the Neosho River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07185000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
24 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
near catastrophic flooding occurs along the Neosho River. Large portions of the City of Miami suffer damages from high water. Suburban homes and business south of Miami will be severely flooded. The record high stage is 34.03 feet on July 16, 1951. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
30 ft
devastating flooding occurs. Large portions of the City of Miami suffer major damages. Suburban homes and businesses south of Miami experience severe flooding. The record high crest for the Neosho River is 34.03 feet on July 16, 1951. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
28 ft
very widespread and damaging flooding occurs. Suburban homes and businesses in Miami could see water rise up to several feet above floor levels. This will be the second highest crest exceeding the stage reached on October 6, 1986, when the Neosho River crested at 26.23 feet. The record high is 34.03 feet on July 16, 1951. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
26 ft
widespread and damaging flooding occurs. Some residential evacuation may be necessary. Suburban homes and businesses south of Miami could see water rise above floor levels. This will compare with the stage on October 6, 1986 when the Neosho River crested at 26.23 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
24 ft
widespread and severe flooding occurs. Highway 125 south of Miami will be closed. Suburban homes and businesses south of Miami may be flooded. This is a dangerous and life threatening situation.
23 ft
widespread flooding occurs. Riverview Park and the Ottawa County Fairgrounds becomes inundated. State Highway 125 south of Miami will be closed.
22 ft
widespread flooding occurs along the Neosho River. Riverview Park becomes inundated and access roads to the Ottawa County Fairgrounds will be closed.
21 ft
moderate agricultural flooding occurs. Some roads within Riverview Park become flooded including State Highway 125 near the fairgrounds.
20 ft
moderate agricultural flooding occurs. Riverview Park experiences moderate flooding. State Highway 125 near the fairgrounds will be closed.
19 ft
low lying areas around Miami become cut off from easy access. Riverview Park experiences moderate flooding. State Highway 125 near the fairgrounds will be threatened.
18 ft
moderate agricultural flooding occurs with Riverview Park experiencing minor to moderate flooding. Low lying places around Miami may be cut off from easy access.
17 ft
minor agricultural flooding occurs. Riverview Park experiences minor flooding.
16 ft
minor agricultural flooding occurs. Riverview Park experiences minor flooding.
15 ft
minor lowland flooding occurs. Low lying areas in Riverview Park experience minor flooding.
14 ft
low lying areas along the river in Riverview Park are threatened by high water and faster flows are expected. Use extra caution or avoid recreational activities near the river. Interests near the river should continue to monitor later forecasts.
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 15, 1951 | 34.03 ft | 267,000 cfs |
| Jul 15, 1951 | 34.03 ft | 267,000 cfs |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 29.25 ft | 141,000 cfs |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 29.25 ft | 141,000 cfs |
| Oct 5, 1986 | 26.23 ft | 103,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Neosho River near Commerce?
The Neosho River near Commerce gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07185000) 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 Commerce?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Neosho River near Commerce is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Neosho River rises?
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Where is the Neosho River near Commerce gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.9286°N, 94.9572°W. USGS site number: 07185000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.