Neosho River river
Total streamflow across the Neosho River was last observed at 136,837 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 271,413 acre-ft of water today; about 355% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 38,524 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-05-24 when daily discharge volume was observed at 422,420 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Neosho River Near Chouteau reporting a streamflow rate of 41,800 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Neosho R Nr Parsons with a gauge stage of 23.32 ft. This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Neosho River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,223 ft, the Neosho R At Council Grove.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Neosho River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Neosho River
All 8 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Neosho R At Council Grove
KS
USGS 07179500
|
80 | 8.59 | -24.3 | 376% | 0 | 2,410 | 1,223 |
|
Neosho R Nr Americus
KS
USGS 07179730
|
877 | 6.82 | -42.3 | 664% | 7 | 14,100 | 1,123 |
|
Neosho R At Burlington
KS
USGS 07182510
|
21 | 5.66 | -78.3 | 1% | 8 | 62,600 | 992 |
|
Neosho R Nr Iola
KS
USGS 07183000
|
3,980 | 8.88 | -38.6 | 69% | 14 | 44,800 | 946 |
|
Neosho R Nr Parsons
KS
USGS 07183500
|
24,700 | 23.32 | 199.4 | 423% | 8 | 68,400 | 836 |
|
Neosho River Near Commerce
OK
USGS 07185000
|
26,700 | 17.58 | 320.5 | 458% | 10 | 102,000 | 750 |
|
Neosho River Near Langley
OK
USGS 07190500
|
38,700 | 21.44 | -1.8 | 286% | 1 | 211,000 | 623 |
|
Neosho River Near Chouteau
OK
USGS 07191500
|
41,800 | 18.04 | -3.7 | 3888% | 0 | 134,000 | 564 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Recreation along the Neosho River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Neosho River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Neosho River
Where does the data for the Neosho River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.