Major Flood
45 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
33 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Flood barriers are closed on Main Street in north Ottawa. Also flooding occurs in parts of east and west Ottawa due to backwater from the river along creeks. Homes are threatened by flood waters in parts of west and east Ottawa.
31 ft
Lowland areas near the river continue to flood.
30 ft
Neosho Road east of Ottawa floods.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
3.0
River approaches 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 10, 1951 | 42.97 ft | 142,000 cfs |
| Jul 12, 1844 | 41.5 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 41 ft | 51,486 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OTWK1
River
Marais Des Cygnes River
County
Franklin, KS
Coordinates
38.6181°N, 95.2681°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa?
The Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06913500) 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 Ottawa?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 45 feet.
How do I get alerts when Marais Des Cygnes River rises?
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Where is the Marais Des Cygnes River at Ottawa gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Kansas at coordinates 38.6181°N, 95.2681°W. USGS site number: 06913500. 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.