Rivers in Kansas
Neosho River near Erie
Below flood stage
12.51ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 29.00 ft
- Record crest
- 40.60 ft2007
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 36.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 32.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 29.00 ft |
| Action | 27.00 ft |
- 40.00 ftThere 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.
- 39.00 ftParts of the levee system overtops and there is a possible breach of the levee system.
- 37.40 ftParts 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.
- 36.00 ftThe 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.
- 33.00 ftThe road 7 miles northwest of Erie at 190th Road just west of Big Creek becomes flooded.
- 29.00 ftExpect flooding of lowlands along the vicinity of the river.
- 28.00 ftThe road at 160th Street that is 4 miles northwest of Erie, next to the river, may take on water.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 28% |
| Moderate flooding | 21% |
| Major flooding | 10% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
47 crests on NOAA’s list since 1998.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2, 2007 | 40.60 ft |
| 2 | May 27, 2019 | 39.10 ft |
| 3 | April 29, 2024 | 37.50 ft |
| 4 | November 5, 1998 | 36.96 ft |
| 5 | October 11, 2018 | 36.66 ft |
| 6 | September 12, 2009 | 35.00 ft |
| 7 | April 30, 2009 | 34.65 ft |
| 8 | June 27, 2021 | 34.35 ft |
| 9 | May 9, 2019 | 34.01 ft |
| 10 | May 3, 2019 | 33.85 ft |
| 11 | August 27, 2005 | 33.70 ft |
| 12 | May 1, 2017 | 33.48 ft |
| 13 | May 9, 2007 | 33.45 ft |
| 14 | June 2, 2022 | 33.30 ft |
| 15 | September 12, 2016 | 32.77 ft |
| 16 | September 12, 2016 | 32.75 ft |
| 17 | June 10, 2008 | 32.35 ft |
| 18 | May 7, 2022 | 32.28 ft |
| 19 | June 14, 2005 | 32.20 ft |
| 20 | September 14, 2008 | 32.10 ft |
| 21 | April 18, 2026 | 32.06 ft |
| 22 | October 9, 2016 | 31.95 ft |
| 23 | March 19, 2021 | 31.82 ft |
| 24 | August 9, 2019 | 31.51 ft |
| 25 | May 30, 2015 | 31.30 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 27, 2026: 30.47 ft
- June 8, 2026: 26.98 ft
- April 18, 2026: 32.06 ft
- June 18, 2025: 26.51 ft
- June 5, 2025: 31.00 ft
- April 29, 2024: 37.50 ft
- June 2, 2022: 33.30 ft
- May 7, 2022: 32.28 ft
- June 27, 2021: 34.35 ft
- March 19, 2021: 31.82 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 and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur. 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.