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Marmaton River near Uniontown water level

River gauge, Marmaton River, Kansas, United States

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Right now

Below flood stage

Water level

-0.06ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
14.5 cfs
0 10 Highest onrecord 17.32 ft Minor floodstage 12.00 ft

History

History
-0.050.000.05ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19-0.050.000.05ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Marmaton River near Uniontown, where the gauge shows −0.06 ft.

It is 12.06 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is −0.06 ft – 0.09 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
17.32 ftJune 30, 2007

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.

What happens at each level

12.50 ft
River overflows banks and floods open fields on both sides of the channel.
−0.06 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
117.32 ftJune 30, 2007
214.96 ftMay 8, 2009
314.78 ftApril 29, 2006
414.65 ftMay 21, 2019
514.33 ftMarch 13, 2021
614.17 ftApril 30, 2017
714.08 ftAugust 3, 2013
813.97 ftApril 27, 2016
913.91 ftJune 1, 2022
1013.70 ftAugust 25, 2005

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:38 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Marmaton River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Marmaton River near Fort ScottRiver gauge, Marmaton River 7.74 ft Below flood stage −0.26 ft 15 mi
Marmaton River near RichardsRiver gauge, Marmaton River 2.42 ft Below flood stage −0.21 ft 22 mi
Marmaton River near NevadaRiver gauge, Marmaton River 2.94 ft Below flood stage −0.17 ft 32 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Lake Osage River at FultonRiver gauge, Lake Osage River 3.31 ft Normal −0.11 ft 19 mi
Neosho River near IolaRiver gauge, Neosho River 8.89 ft Very high −0.03 ft 25 mi
Neosho River near ErieRiver gauge, Neosho River 14.49 ft Below flood stage +0.18 ft 25 mi
East Drywood Creek at Prairie State ParkRiver gauge, East Drywood Creek 1.13 ft Below flood stage ±0 31 mi
Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St LineRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River 5.89 ft Normal −1.01 ft 33 mi
Neosho River near ParsonsRiver gauge, Neosho River 10.27 ft High +1.91 ft 35 mi
Little Osage River at HortonRiver gauge, Little Osage River 28.19 ft Below flood stage −0.84 ft 35 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Marmaton River near Uniontown?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 12.06 ft below it.

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 Marmaton River near Uniontown today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was −0.06 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Marmaton River near Uniontown rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Marmaton River near Uniontown normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Marmaton River near Uniontown?

The highest level on record is 17.32 ft on June 30, 2007.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:06917240 (Agency page)
Coordinates
37.83560, -94.98136 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level −0.06 ft 2026-10-19 09:00 Provisional
Flow 14.5 cfs 2026-10-19 09:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Marmaton River near Uniontown (usgs:06917240). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/marmaton-river-near-uniontown

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.