Marais des Cygnes River (Missouri), State Line (06916600)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (692 cfs)
RiverMarais des Cygnes RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-11-08 16:45 (54 minutes ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)(none)
Discharge692 cfs (median: 172 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High(none)(none)
Height5.46 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good(none)(none)
TrendSteady (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low(none)(none)
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)(none)

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Trips for Marais des Cygnes River (Missouri), State Line (06916600)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2020-09-18 Old Town Access Old Town Access Total trip distance: 7.3 miles0.2 Good 112 3.90 None NoneNone Bass, Neil
Edmond, BrianBass, Neil; Edmond, Brian We paddled a short stretch of the unchannelized portion of the Marais des Cygnes to set some turtle traps.We paddled a short stretch of the unchannelized portion of the Marais des Cygnes to set some turtle traps. USGS Gauge Data:
State Line (06916600)
Discharge: 112
Height: 3.90<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />State Line (06916600)<br />Discharge: 112<br />Height: 3.90 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2020-09-19 Old Town Access Old Town Access Total trip distance: 7.3 miles2.3 Good 88 3.85 None NoneNone Bass, Neil
Edmond, BrianBass, Neil; Edmond, Brian We checked the turtle traps to find three Red-Eared Sliders and a Common Snapping Turtle. Then we paddled upstream to a blocked channel, back downstream to another blocked channel, and then back upstream again and found a way around the blockage and went further, taking turtle photos along the way.We checked the turtle traps to find three Red-Eared Sliders and a Common Snapping Turtle. Then we paddled upstream to a blocked channel, back downstream to another blocked channel, and then back upstream again and found a way around the blockage and went further, taking turtle photos along the way. USGS Gauge Data:
State Line (06916600)
Discharge: 88
Height: 3.85<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />State Line (06916600)<br />Discharge: 88<br />Height: 3.85 Source: EdmondSource: Edmond

A total of 2 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Marais des Cygnes River (Missouri), State Line (06916600)

Miles2.5
Trips1
People2
Dates2
Years1
Months1
Rows2
Sources1

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge		Minimum
Discharge		Mean
Discharge		P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)		P75P80P90P95
2026-11-08 16:45 5.46 692 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 15:45 5.46 692 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 14:45 5.47 697 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 14:00 5.48 702 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 13:45 5.49 707 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 12:15 5.50 711 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 11:45 5.53 726 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 10:45 5.54 731 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 09:45 5.56 741 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 08:45 5.58 751 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 07:45 5.61 765 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 06:45 5.62 771 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 05:45 5.67 795 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 04:45 5.68 800 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 03:45 5.69 805 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 02:45 5.69 805 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 01:45 5.71 814 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-08 00:45 5.76 838 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-07 23:45 5.75 834 29900 (1999) 2 (1964) 1810 6 26 40 60 172 1170 1870 3330 12100
2026-11-07 22:45 5.79 853 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 21:45 5.81 863 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 20:45 5.85 882 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 19:45 5.88 897 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 18:45 5.88 897 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 17:45 5.91 912 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 16:45 5.95 933 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 15:45 5.95 933 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 14:45 5.99 953 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 14:00 6.00 958 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 13:45 6.01 964 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 12:45 6.02 969 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 11:45 6.06 990 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 10:45 6.08 1000 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 09:45 6.12 1020 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 08:45 6.15 1040 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 07:45 6.18 1050 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 06:45 6.19 1060 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 05:45 6.22 1080 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 04:45 6.25 1090 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 03:45 6.29 1110 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 02:45 6.34 1140 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 01:45 6.38 1160 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-07 00:45 6.42 1190 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200
2026-11-06 23:45 6.48 1220 36500 (1999) 1 (1976) 2060 6 20 40 49 169 1470 2180 4290 13200

A total of 44 rows are displayed for years 1959 through 2026.