-2354.0 cfs (-26.03%) since yesterday
130.84% of Normal
•
3 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Marmaton River
was last observed at
6,690
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
13,269
acre-ft of water today; about 131%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,113 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-05-22 when daily discharge volume was observed at
39,650 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Marmaton River Near Nevada
reporting a streamflow rate of 5,250 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Marmaton River, with a gauge stage of
19.58 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Marmaton River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 881 ft, the
Marmaton R Nr Uniontown.
Last Updated
2024-05-04
Streamflow
6,690.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
130.84%
Maximum
39,650.0 cfs
2019-05-22
About the marmaton river
The Marmaton River is a tributary of the Little Osage River and spans approximately 102 miles in length, flowing through southeastern Kansas and southwestern Missouri. The river originates in western Missouri and flows through Bourbon and Crawford counties in Kansas before joining the Little Osage River near Fort Scott, Kansas. The river has a rich history, being named after a Native American tribe that inhabited the area. The river is utilized for agricultural purposes, and several dams and reservoirs have been constructed on the river, including the Marmaton Reservoir, which provides irrigation for local farmers. The river also provides recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping for visitors. The hydrology of the river is characterized by seasonal fluctuations in flow due to precipitation patterns in the region.