Marais Des Cygnes River near Ottawa, KS
Is Marais Des Cygnes River near Ottawa, KS flooding right now?
No — Marais Des Cygnes River near Ottawa, KS is at 4.49 ft, 25.5 ft below its 30 ft flood stage, as of 25 min ago.
Gauge height
4.49 ft
Streamflow
168 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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 20.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 25.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 33 ft | 28.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 45 ft | 40.5 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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