Marmaton River near Uniontown water level
River gauge, Marmaton River, Kansas, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 14.5 cfs
History
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
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.32 ft | June 30, 2007 |
| 2 | 14.96 ft | May 8, 2009 |
| 3 | 14.78 ft | April 29, 2006 |
| 4 | 14.65 ft | May 21, 2019 |
| 5 | 14.33 ft | March 13, 2021 |
| 6 | 14.17 ft | April 30, 2017 |
| 7 | 14.08 ft | August 3, 2013 |
| 8 | 13.97 ft | April 27, 2016 |
| 9 | 13.91 ft | June 1, 2022 |
| 10 | 13.70 ft | August 25, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer