Major Flood
31 ft
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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
26 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
flood waters affect portions of Highway 54 between Deerfield and Nevada where Dry Wood Creek...Little Dry Wood Creek and the Marmaton meet west of Nevada.
31 ft
major flooding occurs at the gage site. Flood waters backs up along the White Creek which affects Logan Road north of downtown Nevada.
28 ft
flood waters impact Highway 54, along Route H and Route T west and north of Deerfield, or west of Nevada.
26 ft
moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. Flood waters affect the Old U.S. Highway 71 Bridge North of Nevada and the south bound lane of Highway 71 near the junction of Douglas Branch and the Marmaton River.
24 ft
the county road west of the gage, Minnie Ball Road, is impassable.
22 ft
flood waters impact the county road west of Nevada at the gage site.
20 ft
minor flooding occurs near the gage site and affects low lying areas along the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 1986 | 62.2 ft | — |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 47.2 ft | — |
| Apr 2, 1988 | 35.5 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Marmaton River near Nevada?
The Marmaton River near Nevada gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06918060) 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 Marmaton River near Nevada?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Marmaton River near Nevada is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Marmaton River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Marmaton River near Nevada to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Marmaton River near Nevada gauge located?
The gauge is located in Vernon County, Missouri at coordinates 37.8619°N, 94.3992°W. USGS site number: 06918060. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.