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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,086 feet

Nearest Address:
2000–2038 Road 145
Neosho Rapids, KS 66864
Lyon County

GPS Coordinates: 38.3680712, -96.0002687

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 18 at 9:24AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:24 AM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 9:30 AM

ESFTOP Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading 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: Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading Flood stage: 19.0 feet Latest stage: 3.1 feet at 8 AM Monday Maximum Forecast Stage: 20.6 feet at 7 AM Tuesday May 19 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Tue 1pm 1am 1pm Marais Des Cygnes River Reading 19.0 3.1 Mon 8am 3.6 20.3 17.3 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Tornado Watch issued May 18 at 6:46PM CDT until May 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 6:46 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 1:00 AM

TORNADO WATCH 227 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL KANSAS ANDERSON COFFEY DOUGLAS FRANKLIN LYON OSAGE SHAWNEE WABAUNSEE IN NORTHEAST KANSAS JEFFERSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALMA, ALTA VISTA, BURLINGAME, BURLINGTON, CARBONDALE, EMPORIA, ESKRIDGE, GARNETT, GRANTVILLE, HARVEYVILLE, LAWRENCE, LEBO, LYNDON, MAPLE HILL, MCFARLAND, MCLOUTH, MERIDEN, NORTONVILLE, OSAGE CITY, OSKALOOSA, OTTAWA, OVERBROOK, PAXICO, PERRY, TOPEKA, AND VALLEY FALLS.

Flood Watch issued May 18 at 3:46PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 3:46 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in central Kansas, Dickinson. In east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Geary, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Shawnee and Wabaunsee. In north central Kansas, Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic and Washington. In northeast Kansas, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

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.

Flood Watch issued May 18 at 10:19PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 10:19 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, in east central Kansas, Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Osage and Shawnee. In northeast Kansas, Jefferson. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

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.

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 18 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:45 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 9:45 PM

ESFTOP Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading 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: Marais Des Cygnes River above Reading Flood stage: 19.0 feet Latest stage: 4.9 feet at 9 PM Monday Maximum Forecast Stage: 20.8 feet at 7 AM Tuesday May 19 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.