Rivers in Kansas
Neosho River at Le Roy
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 38.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 23.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 23.00 ft |
| Action | 18.00 ft |
- 43.00 ftFlood waters reach the top of the bridge deck on Reaper Lane over the Neosho River.
- 42.20 ftFlood waters reach the top of the bridge curb at the left bridge abutment.
- 37.00 ftFlood waters reach the low steel of the bridge over the Neosho River.
- 36.00 ftThe east bank of the river floods.
- 27.00 ftThe Missouri, Pacific and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad tracks overflow.
- 23.00 ftSignificant overflows begin and about 100 acres of land nearby are inundated. The road under the railroad viaduct on the right bank floods.
- 21.00 ftAt this stage the river is at bankfull and minor overflows begin and the road to Moody begins to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17% |
| Moderate flooding | 17% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
72 crests on NOAA’s list since 1904.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 12, 1951 | 34.48 ft |
| 2 | July 22, 1948 | 30.73 ft |
| 3 | September 12, 1926 | 29.60 ft |
| 4 | May 25, 2019 | 29.55 ft |
| 5 | June 5, 1904 | 29.20 ft |
| 6 | April 17, 1945 | 29.20 ft |
| 7 | July 1, 2007 | 28.70 ft |
| 8 | July 20, 1948 | 28.65 ft |
| 9 | January 6, 1941 | 28.50 ft |
| 10 | November 19, 1928 | 28.00 ft |
| 11 | November 4, 1998 | 28.00 ft |
| 12 | May 23, 1938 | 27.79 ft |
| 13 | May 24, 2015 | 27.70 ft |
| 14 | July 3, 1951 | 27.58 ft |
| 15 | April 9, 1922 | 27.40 ft |
| 16 | April 19, 1927 | 27.30 ft |
| 17 | October 11, 1973 | 27.30 ft |
| 18 | June 13, 1923 | 27.30 ft |
| 19 | June 12, 1916 | 27.10 ft |
| 20 | October 4, 1986 | 27.00 ft |
| 21 | March 5, 2004 | 26.50 ft |
| 22 | October 13, 1969 | 26.50 ft |
| 23 | October 23, 1941 | 26.47 ft |
| 24 | June 9, 1990 | 26.40 ft |
| 25 | July 14, 1909 | 26.30 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 25, 2019: 29.55 ft
- May 14, 2019: 23.18 ft
- May 24, 2015: 27.70 ft
- September 9, 2009: 23.75 ft
- July 1, 2007: 28.70 ft
- June 13, 2005: 24.75 ft
- June 5, 2005: 25.95 ft
- March 5, 2004: 26.50 ft
- May 4, 1999: 20.90 ft
- November 4, 1998: 28.00 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.