Marmaton River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Marmaton River is flowing at 73 cfs near Nevada, MO — 324% of normal for the date and down 42% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 1.1 to 73 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Marmaton River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Nevada, the Marmaton River is running 73 cfs — 324% of normal, down 42% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 324% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Fort Scott (-46%) and Nevada (-42%).
Highest against normal: Fort Scott at 395%. Lowest: Uniontown at 10%.
How the Marmaton River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Uniontown881 ft 1.1 cfs10%
- Fort Scott788 ft 30 cfs395%
- Nevada765 ft 73 cfs324%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Marmaton River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (324%).
Marmaton River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marmaton River Near Uniontown KS
Oct 5, 3:00 AM · USGS 06917240 |
1.1 cfs | 10% | -50% | -0.59 ft | · | 881 ft |
|
Marmaton River Near Fort Scott KS
Oct 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 06917500 |
30 cfs | 395% | -46% | 7.61 ft | 30.4 ft below | 788 ft |
|
Marmaton River Near Nevada MO
Oct 5, 2:45 AM · USGS 06918060 |
73 cfs | 324% | -42% | 2.92 ft | 17.1 ft below | 765 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Marmaton River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Marmaton River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the Marmaton River
About the Marmaton River
How is the Marmaton River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Marmaton River is flowing at 73 cfs near Nevada, MO, about 324% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 1.1 to 73 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Marmaton River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Marmaton River is at 324% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Marmaton River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Fort Scott (38.0 ft), Nevada (20.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.