Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne, KS
Is Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne, KS flooding right now?
Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne, KS measured 4.73 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 20.3 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.73 ft
Streamflow
204 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.19 ft on Fri, Jul 13, 1951.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 20.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 25.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 31.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.19 ft | 1951-07-13 |
| 36.07 ft | 2007-07-02 |
| 34.49 ft | 1961-09-15 |
| 33.72 ft | 1973-10-13 |
| 33.49 ft | 1998-11-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Marais Des Cygnes River near Ks-Mo St Line, KS | 12.3 mi | Linn County |
| Pottawatomie C at Lane, KS | 18.2 mi | Franklin County |
| Big Bull C near Hillsdale, KS | 22.5 mi | Miami County |
| Miami Creek below Butler, MO | 23.3 mi | Bates County |
| Pottawatomie C near Scipio, KS | 23.3 mi | Anderson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.