Neosho River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Neosho River is flowing at 2,480 cfs near Commerce, OK — 901% of normal for the date and up 8% in 24 hours. 8 of 8 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 8.8 to 2,480 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Neosho River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Commerce, the Neosho River is running 2,480 cfs — 901% of normal, up 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 6 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 287% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Americus (+589%) and Parsons (+141%); dropping at Chouteau (-73%) and Iola (-54%).
Highest against normal: Commerce at 901%. Lowest: Chouteau at 69%.
How the Neosho River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Council Grove1,223 ft 8.8 cfs70%
- Americus1,123 ft 2,240 cfs
- Burlington992 ft 1,170 cfs495%
- Iola946 ft 489 cfs505%
- Parsons836 ft 1,100 cfs
- Commerce750 ft 2,480 cfs901%
- Langley623 ft 1,090 cfs78%
- Chouteau564 ft 944 cfs69%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Neosho River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (287%).
Neosho River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Neosho River At Council Grove KS
Oct 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 07179500 |
8.8 cfs | 70% | +43% | 7.97 ft | · | 1,223 ft |
|
Neosho River Near Americus KS
Oct 3, 2:15 AM · USGS 07179730 |
2,240 cfs | · | +589% | 11.39 ft | 14.6 ft below | 1,123 ft |
|
Neosho River At Burlington KS
Oct 3, 2:15 AM · USGS 07182510 |
1,170 cfs | 495% | 0% | 8.06 ft | 18.9 ft below | 992 ft |
|
Neosho River Near Iola KS
Oct 3, 2:30 AM · USGS 07183000 |
489 cfs | 505% | -54% | 7.31 ft | 7.7 ft below | 946 ft |
|
Neosho River Near Parsons KS
Oct 3, 2:30 AM · USGS 07183500 |
1,100 cfs | · | +141% | 8.40 ft | 12.6 ft below | 836 ft |
|
Neosho River Near Commerce OK
Oct 3, 2:30 AM · USGS 07185000 |
2,480 cfs | 901% | +8% | 4.02 ft | 11.0 ft below | 750 ft |
|
Neosho River Near Langley OK
Sep 30, 2:15 AM · USGS 07190500 |
1,090 cfs | 78% | · | 12.72 ft | · | 623 ft |
|
Neosho River Near Chouteau OK
Oct 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 07191500 |
944 cfs | 69% | -73% | 6.69 ft | · | 564 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Neosho River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Neosho River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Neosho River
The Neosho River is a 463-mile-long river that flows through Kansas and Oklahoma. The river has a rich history dating back to the 1800s when it was used for transportation and trade. Today, the river is used for agriculture and recreation. The Neosho River watershed includes several reservoirs and dams, including the John Redmond Reservoir, the Council Grove Lake, and the Fall River Lake. These reservoirs provide water for irrigation and drinking purposes and also offer recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The hydrology of the river is subject to flooding, particularly in Oklahoma where the river has caused severe damage in the past. Despite this, the Neosho River and its associated reservoirs continue to be an important resource for the region.
Fishing near the Neosho River
About the Neosho River
How is the Neosho River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Neosho River is flowing at 2,480 cfs near Commerce, OK, about 901% of normal for the date. Across its 8 USGS gauges, current flows range from 8.8 to 2,480 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Neosho River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Neosho River is at 287% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Neosho River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Americus (26.0 ft), Burlington (27.0 ft), Iola (15.0 ft), Parsons (21.0 ft), Commerce (15.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.