Neodesha, Kansas
17 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1886 and the latest in 1990. It stands in Neodesha City. It lies in ZIP code area 66757. It stands on Washington Branch. The Survey maps it on the Neodesha quadrangle. 2,275 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 810 feet above sea level.
On record in Neodesha
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 6 records
Norman No. 1 Oil Well SiteNational Historic Landmark · listed 1974
Brown Hotellisted 1995
Brown Hotel (Boundary Increase)listed 2008
US Post Office-Neodeshalisted 1989- Dorothy DeLay Houselisted 2023
- Neodesha City Hall Buildinglisted 2018
Population over time
2 figuresNeodesha fell from 2,486 to 2,275 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,486 | |
| 2020 | 2,275 | -211 (-8%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
11 surveys from 17 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1886 USGS Independence quadrangle1:125000
- 1894 USGS Independence quadrangle1:125000
- 1905 USGS Independence quadrangle1:125000, 4 printings
- 1947 USGS Joplin quadrangle1:250000
- 1949 USGS Joplin quadrangle1:250000
- 1954 USGS Joplin quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Joplin quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Joplin quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Neodesha quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1985 USGS Coffeyville quadrangle1:100000
- 1990 USGS Coffeyville quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
26 since 2015Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 26 fires within 5 miles of Neodesha between 2015 and 2020, burning about 103 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 12 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 4 |
| Smoking | 3 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
| Fireworks | 2 |
| Other causes | 1 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 1 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Wilson County | 424 |
| 29 June 2018 | Fireworks | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 285 |
| 11 June 2020 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Kansas Forest Service | not named |
| 8 April 2020 | Recreation and ceremony | 1.0 acres | Kansas Forest Service | not named |
| 7 April 2020 | Misuse of fire by a minor | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | not named |
| 6 April 2018 | Smoking | under an acre | Kansas Forest Service | 170 |
| 15 April 2017 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Montgomery County | 1760035 |
| 12 April 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Kansas Forest Service | 177 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Storms near this place
60 of 68 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Neodesha in 68 storm reports between 1998 and 2026: 30 hail, 19 thunderstorm wind, 7 heavy rain, 6 flash flood. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | 1 hurt, $50,000 | Winds estimated around 90 mph destroyed a home a few miles northeast of Neodesha. One injury (direct) was reported. The Independence Daily Reporter contributed to this report. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | $100,000 | An early morning severe thunderstorm produced winds estimated at 70 mph across Wilson county. The storm downed numerous trees and caused scattered property damage in Neodesha, including the partial collapse of a storage building in downtown. Other Neodesha damage included a destroyed restaurant sign, and downed or leaning light poles at the ball field. The Chanute Tribune contributed to this report. |
| May 2008 | Flash Flood | Neodesha | $100,000 | A water rescue occurred where Highway 400 crossed over the Verdigris River. The person clung to a tree in the river until help arrived. The flood waters also washed out some railroad tracks. |
| April 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | $75,000 | A semi pulling double trailers was overturned on Highway 400 very close to the Montgomery/Wilson County line. |
| April 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | $18,000 | A few power poles were knocked down along 4th Street knocking out power to Neodesha. This power outage left 3500 people without power for most of the day. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | $15,000 | A microburst caused major damage along Tank Ave. between 4th and 8th streets. Trees were uprooted and power poles were snapped off. |
| October 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | $2,000 | Wind damage was reported to several buildings. |
| October 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | $1,000 | A metal shed was knocked over on 700 road. |
| October 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | $500 | Thunderstorm winds knocked down six to ten inch tree limbs. |
| August 2019 | Flash Flood | Neodesha | $100 | Some roads were covered with water around Neodesha. |
| August 2013 | Flash Flood | Neodesha | $100 | Numerous rural roads were reported under water and impassible due to extremely heavy rainfall. |
| August 2013 | Flood | Neodesha | $100 | A few low water crossings were underwater. |
| July 2010 | Flash Flood | Neodesha | $100 | Significant street flooding occurred in Fredonia. A water rescue took place just southeast of Neodesha. Numerous county roads were closed across the county. |
| June 2009 | Flash Flood | Neodesha | $100 | Heavy rainfall up to 2.5 inches caused some county roads to be barricaded. |
| January 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | - | A six-inch diameter limb was reported down. |
| April 2024 | Flash Flood | Neodesha | - | Heavy rain from training thunderstorms produced a range from 3.27 to 8.9 inches of reported rainfall which led to continued flooding with rises along rivers, creeks and streams. Street flooding was reported in Neodesha with water up to the hoods of cars during the evening of the 27th. Water was flowing over United States Highway 400 between Fredonia and Neodesha which led to the road being closed for two to three hours from the amount of rainfall over a short period of time. Two homes in Neodesha were inundated with water. |
| June 2024 | Hail | Neodesha | - | Quarter sized hail combined with 70 mph winds. |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | - | An estimated 70 mph winds occurred along with quarter sized hail. There was one report from mPing of small one inch tree limbs broken. |
| May 2022 | Heavy Rain | Neodesha | - | A Coop observer near Neodesha, Kansas, reported a 24 hour rainfall total of 4.70 inches. |
| May 2022 | Heavy Rain | Neodesha | - | A mesonet station in Neodesha, Kansas, reported a 24 hour rainfall total of 5.08 inches. |
| June 2022 | Heavy Rain | Neodesha | - | A Coop observer 1 miles southwest of Neodesha reported 3.75 inches of rainfall in 24 hours. |
| July 2021 | Heavy Rain | Neodesha | - | This was a 24 hour rain total of 4.9 inches. |
| July 2021 | Heavy Rain | Neodesha | - | This was a 24 hour rain total of 4.2 inches. |
| July 2021 | Heavy Rain | Neodesha | - | This was a 24 hour rain total of 7.68 inches. |
| December 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | - | A damage report was relayed via mPING. The app does not allow for specifics. |
| May 2020 | Flood | Neodesha | - | Several rural roads were flooded due to rains up to 3 inches. |
| May 2019 | Flood | Neodesha | - | Highway 400 was still closed just west of Neodesha due to flooding from the Fall River. |
| May 2019 | Flood | Neodesha | - | The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that the swollen Fall River had forced the closure of Highway 400 between Fredonia & Neodesha. |
| April 2017 | Flood | Neodesha | - | There were reports of minor flooding in Neodesha. |
| April 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | - | The public estimated the winds to be 50 to 60 mph. |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | - | A member of the public reported the gust. |
| April 2015 | Hail | Neodesha | - | The hail ranged in size from quarter to half dollar size. |
| April 2015 | Tornado (EF0) | Neodesha | - | Very brief tornado touchdown over open country. Tornado width was 50 yards. |
| October 2014 | Heavy Rain | Neodesha | - | The 24 hour rainfall amount was 3.05 inches. |
| August 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | - | Reported by a trained spotter. |
| June 2011 | Hail | Neodesha | - | Penny to quarter size hail was reported. |
| April 2010 | Hail | Neodesha | - | Forty five mph winds were also reported. |
| May 2008 | Hail | Neodesha | - | The hail was also driven by an estimated 50 mph wind. |
| April 2024 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| April 2024 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| April 2016 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| April 2015 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| April 2015 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| October 2014 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| October 2014 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| May 2013 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| March 2008 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| May 2008 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| March 2007 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| October 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| April 2005 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| September 2005 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| September 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| November 2005 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| April 2004 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
| August 2003 | Hail | Neodesha | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Neodesha | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q2184904 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 485067. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.










