Major Flood
36 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
41.3 ft
Water reaches the floor of the power plant on the west side of La Cygne.
36 ft
A levee on the west bank of the river is overtopped. Farmland, homesteads, and secondary roads behind the levee are threatened by flooding.
30 ft
Highway 152 floods 0.75 miles west of La Cygne. If Middle Creek is also flooding Highway 152, the only route into or out of La Cygne will be the County Road, or 4th Street, leading north from La Cygne.
25 ft
Low lying farmland and other rural land floods.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.8
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1951 | 36.19 ft | — |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 36.07 ft | 131,000 cfs |
| Sep 14, 1961 | 34.49 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LCGK1
River
Marais Des Cygnes River
County
Linn, KS
Coordinates
38.3453°N, 94.7722°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne?
The Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06915800) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Marais Des Cygnes River rises?
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Where is the Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne gauge located?
The gauge is located in Linn County, Kansas at coordinates 38.3453°N, 94.7722°W. USGS site number: 06915800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.