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SwedenMarmaton River near Nevada water level
River gauge, Marmaton River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 98.4 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Marmaton River near Nevada reads 3.10 ft, a normal level.
It is 16.90 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.10 ft and 3.22 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
- 33.17 ftJuly 2, 2007
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 20.00 ft, still 16.90 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 32.00 ft
- flood waters affect portions of Highway 54 between Deerfield and Nevada where Dry Wood Creek...Little Dry Wood Creek and the Marmaton meet west of Nevada.
- 31.00 ft
- major flooding occurs at the gage site. Flood waters backs up along the White Creek which affects Logan Road north of downtown Nevada.
- 28.00 ft
- flood waters impact Highway 54, along Route H and Route T west and north of Deerfield, or west of Nevada.
- 26.00 ft
- moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. Flood waters affect the Old U.S. Highway 71 Bridge North of Nevada and the south bound lane of Highway 71 near the junction of Douglas Branch and the Marmaton River.
- 24.00 ft
- the county road west of the gage, Minnie Ball Road, is impassable.
- 22.00 ft
- flood waters impact the county road west of Nevada at the gage site.
- 20.00 ft
- minor flooding occurs near the gage site and affects low lying areas along the river.
- 3.10 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: 26 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.17 ft | July 2, 2007 |
| 2 | 29.74 ft | May 23, 2019 |
| 3 | 29.38 ft | May 1, 2017 |
| 4 | 27.38 ft | October 10, 2009 |
| 5 | 27.37 ft | May 10, 2009 |
| 6 | 27.36 ft | June 2, 2013 |
| 7 | 27.03 ft | December 29, 2015 |
| 8 | 26.63 ft | August 7, 2013 |
| 9 | 26.12 ft | March 22, 2012 |
| 10 | 26.02 ft | May 3, 2019 |
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 UniontownRiver gauge, Marmaton River | 0.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 32 mi |
| Marmaton River near Fort ScottRiver gauge, Marmaton River | 8.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.38 ft | 17 mi |
| Marmaton River near RichardsRiver gauge, Marmaton River | 2.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.28 ft | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Osage River at HortonRiver gauge, Little Osage River | 28.94 ft | Below flood stage | −1.36 ft | 9 mi |
| Osage River above Schell CityRiver gauge, Osage River | 9.79 ft | Below flood stage | −1.34 ft | 19 mi |
| Lake Osage River at FultonRiver gauge, Lake Osage River | 3.41 ft | Normal | +0.16 ft | 19 mi |
| Osage River at TabervilleRiver gauge, Osage River | 9.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 24 mi |
| East Drywood Creek at Prairie State ParkRiver gauge, East Drywood Creek | 1.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St LineRiver gauge, Marais Des Cygnes River | 6.82 ft | High | −0.95 ft | 27 mi |
| Cedar Creek near Pleasant ViewRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 2.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Marmaton River near Nevada?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 16.90 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 Nevada today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT, the water level was 3.10 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Marmaton River near Nevada rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Marmaton River near Nevada 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 Nevada?
The highest level on record is 33.17 ft on July 2, 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:06918060(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.86203, -94.39925(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 | 3.10 ft | 2026-10-18 11:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 98.4 cfs | 2026-10-18 11:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Marmaton River near Nevada (usgs:06918060). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/marmaton-river-near-nevada
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