Is the Marmaton River flooding?
The Marmaton River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Kansas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Marmaton River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kansas river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Marmaton River near Fort Scott, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 47.02 ft on 28 April 2024, carrying 32,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (67 annual peaks). It is currently at 9.86 ft, 37.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaton River near Uniontown, KS | No flooding | -0.07 ft | 12 ft | |
| Marmaton River near Fort Scott, KS | No flooding | 9.86 ft | 38 ft | |
| Marmaton River near Marmaton, KS | No current data | — | — | — |