Neosho River at Burlington
Observed Thu, Oct 1, 9:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 27.00 ft
- Record crest
- 41.53 ft1951
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 45.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 40.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 27.00 ft |
| Action | 22.00 ft |
- 41.50 ftOverflow is very widespread and can reach a width of 2 miles.
- 40.20 ftFlood waters reach top of bridge deck.
- 27.00 ftThe left, or east, bank of the river floods.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
94 crests on NOAA’s list since 1942.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 12, 1951 | 41.53 ft |
| 2 | July 21, 1948 | 36.80 ft |
| 3 | April 17, 1945 | 35.10 ft |
| 4 | April 24, 1944 | 35.00 ft |
| 5 | July 2, 1951 | 34.50 ft |
| 6 | December 6, 1944 | 34.30 ft |
| 7 | May 26, 2019 | 32.73 ft |
| 8 | May 3, 1951 | 32.40 ft |
| 9 | September 7, 1951 | 32.30 ft |
| 10 | April 13, 1944 | 32.00 ft |
| 11 | September 13, 1961 | 31.53 ft |
| 12 | September 28, 1962 | 31.36 ft |
| 13 | October 3, 1945 | 31.00 ft |
| 14 | August 4, 2008 | 30.70 ft |
| 15 | April 11, 1944 | 30.70 ft |
| 16 | April 13, 1947 | 30.35 ft |
| 17 | May 18, 1957 | 30.30 ft |
| 18 | April 16, 1947 | 30.25 ft |
| 19 | June 1, 1962 | 30.00 ft |
| 20 | November 6, 1998 | 29.84 ft |
| 21 | June 22, 1946 | 29.75 ft |
| 22 | February 1, 1962 | 29.48 ft |
| 23 | May 21, 1957 | 29.30 ft |
| 24 | November 3, 1961 | 29.04 ft |
| 25 | July 23, 1961 | 28.93 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 23, 2021: 18.37 ft
- August 3, 2020: 16.41 ft
- May 26, 2019: 32.73 ft
- September 5, 2018: 10.75 ft
- April 8, 2017: 17.43 ft
- June 7, 2016: 18.75 ft
- June 8, 2015: 18.96 ft
- June 11, 2014: 12.63 ft
- August 14, 2013: 20.01 ft
- March 27, 2012: 14.53 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Arkansas-Red Basin RFC. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.