Station Name: NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON, KS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,017 feet / 310 meters

Nearest Address:
129 W Neosho St
Burlington, KS 66839
Coffey County

GPS Coordinates: 38.19446678, -95.735264

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued August 27 at 2:30PM CDT until August 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Effective: Wed August 27, 2025, 2:30 PM
Expires: Thu August 28, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in Central Kansas, Chase, Ellsworth, Marion, McPherson, Rice and Saline. In South Central Kansas, Butler, Harvey, Reno and Sedgwick. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A narrow zone of very heavy rainfall is expected to develop overnight into early Thursday morning along a Salina-to- Chanute line. Rainfall totals around 2 to 5 inches are currently being forecast with locally higher amounts possible. Though it has been relatively dry over the past 2 to 3 weeks, this amount of rainfall in a short amount of time could cause areas of localized flooding across the watch area.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flood Watch issued August 27 at 11:59PM CDT until August 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Effective: Wed August 27, 2025, 11:59 PM
Expires: Thu August 28, 2025, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Central, South Central, and Southeast Kansas, including the following counties, in Central Kansas, Chase, Ellsworth, Marion, McPherson, Rice and Saline. In South Central Kansas, Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Reno and Sedgwick. In Southeast Kansas, Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson. * WHEN...Through midday Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, city streets, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will expand east to southeast across the region overnight and persist into Thursday morning. The primary hazard will be areas of heavy rainfall and localized flooding concerns.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't drown. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Hydrologic Outlook issued August 27 at 8:01AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Wed August 27, 2025, 8:01 AM
Expires: Thu August 28, 2025, 8:15 AM

ESFTOP Cottonwood River near Emporia This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Cottonwood River near Emporia Flood stage: 20.0 feet Latest stage: 2.6 feet at 7 AM Wednesday Maximum Forecast Stage: 22.7 feet at 7 PM Friday Aug 29 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri 1pm 1pm 1pm Cottonwood River Emporia 20.0 2.6 Wed 7am 2.6 13.5 22.5 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Hydrologic Outlook issued August 27 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Wed August 27, 2025, 1:45 PM
Expires: Thu August 28, 2025, 1:45 PM

ESFTOP Cottonwood River near Emporia This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Cottonwood River near Emporia Flood stage: 20.0 feet Latest stage: 2.6 feet at 7 AM Wednesday Maximum Forecast Stage: 22.7 feet at 7 PM Friday Aug 29 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri 1pm 1pm 1pm Cottonwood River Emporia 20.0 2.6 Wed 7am 2.6 13.5 22.5 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Flood Warning issued August 27 at 1:44PM CDT until August 29 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Effective: Wed August 27, 2025, 1:44 PM
Expires: Thu August 28, 2025, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Cottonwood River at Cottonwood Falls affecting Chase County. Cottonwood River near Plymouth affecting Lyon and Chase Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cottonwood River near Plymouth. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, More sections along Road A floods especially at the low water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.7 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet.

Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't drown. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM CDT.