Marais Des Cygnes River near Reading, KS
Is Marais Des Cygnes River near Reading, KS flooding right now?
Marais Des Cygnes River near Reading, KS measured 2.40 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 16.6 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.40 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 45 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.47 ft on Sat, May 29, 1982.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 16.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 18.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 45 ft | 42.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.47 ft | 1982-05-29 |
| 26.5 ft | 1995-05-17 |
| 25.39 ft | 2007-05-07 |
| 25.33 ft | 2024-07-01 |
| 25.22 ft | 1969-06-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dragoon C near Burlingame, KS | 11.9 mi | Osage County |
| Neosho River at Neosho Rapids, KS | 13.9 mi | Lyon County |
| Neosho River at Burlingame Rd near Emporia, KS | 14.3 mi | Lyon County |
| Cottonwood River near Neosho Rapids, KS | 14.4 mi | Lyon County |
| Marais Des Cygnes River at Melvern, KS | 14.7 mi | Osage 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.