Major Flood
45 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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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
21 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.7 ft
Water overtops the bridge deck.
23 ft
Overlow on the right bank is in several swift channels over Road Y 5, 3 miles north of Reading.
21 ft
County Road Y 5 near the gage floods, 3 miles north of Reading.
19 ft
Low lying areas along the river flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1.7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1982 | 27.47 ft | 67,400 cfs |
| May 16, 1995 | 26.5 ft | — |
| May 7, 2007 | 25.39 ft | 20,885 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RDNK1
River
Marais Des Cygnes River
County
Lyon, KS
Coordinates
38.5669°N, 95.9614°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Marais Des Cygnes River near Reading?
The Marais Des Cygnes River near Reading gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06910800) 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 near Reading?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Marais Des Cygnes River near Reading is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 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 near Reading gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lyon County, Kansas at coordinates 38.5669°N, 95.9614°W. USGS site number: 06910800. 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.