Marmaton River near Richards, MO
Is Marmaton River near Richards, MO flooding right now?
No — Marmaton River near Richards, MO is at 1.94 ft, 21.1 ft below its 23 ft flood stage, as of 18 min ago.
Gauge height
1.94 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.68 ft on Sun, Jul 1, 2007.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 18.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 21.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 25.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.68 ft | 2007-07-01 |
| 30 ft | 2019-05-22 |
| 29.84 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 28.71 ft | 2009-05-09 |
| 27.54 ft | 2012-03-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Wood Creek near Deerfield, MO | 5.9 mi | Vernon County |
| Marmaton River near Fort Scott, KS | 6.7 mi | Bourbon County |
| Marmaton River near Nevada, MO | 10.0 mi | Vernon County |
| Marmaton River near Marmaton, KS | 11.9 mi | Bourbon County |
| L Osage River at Fulton, KS | 12.0 mi | Bourbon County |
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