Marmaton River near Richards, MO
Is Marmaton River near Richards, MO flooding right now?
Marmaton River near Richards, MO measured 2.05 ft on 2026-11-11 16:15:00 UTC. That observation was 20.9 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.05 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.68 ft on Sun, Jul 1, 2007.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 20.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 24.9 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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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.