Marais Des Cygnes River near Ottawa, KS
Is Marais Des Cygnes River near Ottawa, KS flooding right now?
Marais Des Cygnes River near Ottawa, KS measured 4.36 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 25.6 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.36 ft
Streamflow
148 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 45 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.97 ft on Wed, Jul 11, 1951.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 20.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 25.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 33 ft | 28.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 45 ft | 40.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.97 ft | 1951-07-11 |
| 41.5 ft | 1844-07-13 |
| 41 ft | 2007-07-01 |
| 39.05 ft | 1928-11-17 |
| 38.92 ft | 1998-11-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Marais Des Cygnes River near Pomona, KS | 10.3 mi | Franklin County |
| Rock C near Wellsville, KS | 15.0 mi | Miami County |
| Pottawatomie C at Lane, KS | 15.6 mi | Franklin County |
| Hundred and Ten Mile C near Quenemo, KS | 15.8 mi | Osage County |
| Big Bull C near Edgerton, KS | 18.3 mi | Johnson 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.