Marmaton River Flow Today
As of November 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM, the Marmaton River is flowing at 14 cfs near Uniontown, KS — 144% of normal for the date and up 4% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 4.3 to 14 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 Uniontown, the Marmaton River is running 14 cfs — 144% of normal, up 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 33% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Nevada (-15%).
Highest against normal: Uniontown at 144%. Lowest: Nevada at 12%.
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 14 cfs144%
- Fort Scott788 ft 4.3 cfs33%
- Nevada765 ft 7 cfs12%
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 (33%).
Marmaton River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marmaton River Near Uniontown KS
Nov 15, 1:00 AM · USGS 06917240 |
14 cfs | 144% | +4% | -0.07 ft | · | 881 ft |
|
Marmaton River Near Fort Scott KS
Nov 15, 1:30 AM · USGS 06917500 |
4.3 cfs | 33% | -22% | 6.79 ft | 31.2 ft below | 788 ft |
|
Marmaton River Near Nevada MO
Nov 15, 1:45 AM · USGS 06918060 |
7 cfs | 12% | -15% | 2.22 ft | 17.8 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 November 15, 2026, the Marmaton River is flowing at 14 cfs near Uniontown, KS, about 144% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 4.3 to 14 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 33% 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.