Neosho River near Americus
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 26.00 ft
- Record crest
- 28.30 ft1969
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 40.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 27.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 26.00 ft |
| Action | 21.00 ft |
- 29.00 ftRight bank overflow begins.
- 27.00 ftAmericus Road, also known as Road F 5, 2 miles south of Americus floods.
- 26.00 ftMinor lowland flooding occurs along the river from Americus to Emporia.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13% |
| Moderate flooding | 8% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
66 crests on NOAA’s list since 1964.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 27, 1969 | 28.30 ft |
| 2 | June 22, 1967 | 28.17 ft |
| 3 | July 22, 1993 | 27.84 ft |
| 4 | September 27, 1973 | 27.76 ft |
| 5 | October 11, 1973 | 27.74 ft |
| 6 | May 23, 1971 | 27.70 ft |
| 7 | June 19, 2004 | 27.68 ft |
| 8 | October 8, 1967 | 27.52 ft |
| 9 | June 14, 2004 | 27.45 ft |
| 10 | October 10, 1985 | 27.43 ft |
| 11 | June 1, 1996 | 27.40 ft |
| 12 | November 2, 1998 | 27.38 ft |
| 13 | June 25, 1977 | 27.31 ft |
| 14 | May 8, 2019 | 27.22 ft |
| 15 | October 10, 2018 | 27.20 ft |
| 16 | August 26, 2005 | 26.98 ft |
| 17 | May 27, 2016 | 26.94 ft |
| 18 | May 14, 2005 | 26.94 ft |
| 19 | May 8, 2007 | 26.85 ft |
| 20 | June 5, 1985 | 26.80 ft |
| 21 | May 7, 1972 | 26.70 ft |
| 22 | May 24, 1995 | 26.50 ft |
| 23 | May 18, 1995 | 26.50 ft |
| 24 | May 22, 2019 | 26.47 ft |
| 25 | April 2, 1983 | 26.45 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 21, 2024: 22.75 ft
- February 7, 2023: 12.91 ft
- May 19, 2022: 26.18 ft
- May 15, 2020: 25.11 ft
- May 22, 2019: 26.47 ft
- May 8, 2019: 27.22 ft
- October 10, 2018: 27.20 ft
- March 30, 2017: 26.41 ft
- May 27, 2016: 26.94 ft
- May 24, 2015: 26.14 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. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 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.