Marmaton River near Fort Scott, KS
Is Marmaton River near Fort Scott, KS flooding right now?
Marmaton River near Fort Scott, KS measured 9.86 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 28.1 ft below its 38 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.86 ft
Streamflow
178 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 38 ft, with major flooding at 43 ft. The highest crest on record was 52.5 ft on Fri, Oct 3, 1986.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 36 ft | 26.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 38 ft | 28.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 42 ft | 32.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 43 ft | 33.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 52.5 ft | 1986-10-03 |
| 49.8 ft | 1998-09-14 |
| 47.6 ft | 1916-06-11 |
| 47.15 ft | 2007-07-01 |
| 46.35 ft | 1927-08-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Marmaton River near Marmaton, KS | 5.3 mi | Bourbon County |
| Marmaton River near Richards, MO | 6.7 mi | Vernon County |
| Dry Wood Creek near Deerfield, MO | 10.8 mi | Vernon County |
| L Osage River at Fulton, KS | 11.0 mi | Bourbon County |
| Marmaton River near Uniontown, KS | 15.2 mi | Bourbon 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.