Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St Line water level
River gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River, Kansas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 469 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St Line reads 5.03 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 1.75 ft above the median of 3.28 ft for mid-October, based on 39 years of readings. It is 21.97 ft below the flood stage of 27.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.28 ft (+1.75 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.42 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.54 ft and 9.54 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.28 ft1.75 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.78 ft – 7.94 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.28 ft+1.75 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.54 ft – 9.54 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.05 ft – 24.19 ft
- Highest on record
- 38.55 ftMay 26, 2019
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 27.00 ft, still 21.97 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 29.00 ft
- Stateline Road is flooded north of the river gauge.
- 27.00 ft
- Flooding of low-lying farmland occurs and water begins to approach Stateline Road north of the river gauge.
- 5.03 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 15 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.55 ft | May 26, 2019 |
| 2 | 36.93 ft | October 13, 2018 |
| 3 | 36.11 ft | April 29, 2024 |
| 4 | 35.71 ft | May 1, 2009 |
| 5 | 33.11 ft | May 2, 2019 |
| 6 | 32.76 ft | May 25, 2021 |
| 7 | 32.69 ft | June 28, 2019 |
| 8 | 32.62 ft | September 1, 2019 |
| 9 | 30.59 ft | May 2, 2017 |
| 10 | 29.36 ft | May 31, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Marais Des Cygnes River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marais Des Cygnes River near ReadingRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 2.95 ft | Very high | −0.04 ft | 77 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River at MelvernRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 244 cfs | High | +2.0 cfs | 62 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near PomonaRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 2.35 ft | High | ±0 | 52 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near OttawaRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 5.42 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 45 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River at La CygneRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 5.61 ft | Normal | −0.26 ft | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Osage River at FultonRiver gauge, Lake Osage River | 3.19 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 15 mi |
| Little Osage River at HortonRiver gauge, Little Osage River | 27.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 20 mi |
| South Grand River at ArchieRiver gauge, South Grand River | 7.5 cfs | Low | −2.3 cfs | 24 mi |
| Marmaton River near RichardsRiver gauge, Marmaton River | 2.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 25 mi |
| Marmaton River near Fort ScottRiver gauge, Marmaton River | 7.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 26 mi |
| Marmaton River near NevadaRiver gauge, Marmaton River | 2.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 27 mi |
| Osage River above Schell CityRiver gauge, Osage River | 7.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.98 ft | 28 mi |
| Pottawatomie Creek at LaneRiver gauge, Pottawatomie Creek | 5.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St Line compare with last year?
It is 1.75 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.28 ft.
What is flood stage for the Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St Line?
The official flood stage is 27.00 ft. The level is currently 21.97 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St Line in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.28 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.78 ft and 7.94 ft, based on 39 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St Line today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:45 PM CDT, the water level was 5.03 ft. Down 0.42 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St Line rising or falling?
Down 0.42 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.50 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St Line normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06916600(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.21864, -94.61301(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 5.03 ft | 2026-10-20 20:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 469 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St Line (usgs:06916600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/marais-des-cygnes-river-near-ks-mo-st-line
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