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

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (2100 cfs)
RiverMarais des Cygnes RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-11-06 4:45 (36 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)
Discharge2100 cfs (median: 185 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)
Height7.96 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)
TrendFalling (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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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge		Minimum
Discharge		Mean
Discharge		P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)		P75P80P90P95
2026-11-06 04:45 7.96 2100 44100 (1999) 2 (1964) 2250 7 16 43 54 185 1650 2000 3610 14800
2026-11-06 03:45 8.09 2180 44100 (1999) 2 (1964) 2250 7 16 43 54 185 1650 2000 3610 14800
2026-11-06 02:45 8.16 2220 44100 (1999) 2 (1964) 2250 7 16 43 54 185 1650 2000 3610 14800
2026-11-06 01:45 8.28 2300 44100 (1999) 2 (1964) 2250 7 16 43 54 185 1650 2000 3610 14800
2026-11-06 00:45 8.38 2360 44100 (1999) 2 (1964) 2250 7 16 43 54 185 1650 2000 3610 14800
2026-11-05 23:45 8.49 2430 44100 (1999) 2 (1964) 2250 7 16 43 54 185 1650 2000 3610 14800
2026-11-05 22:45 8.59 2490 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 21:45 8.71 2570 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 20:45 8.82 2640 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 19:45 8.90 2700 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 18:45 9.02 2780 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 17:45 9.13 2850 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 16:45 9.23 2920 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 15:45 9.33 2980 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 14:45 9.42 3050 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 14:00 9.49 3090 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 13:45 9.55 3140 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 12:45 9.63 3190 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 11:45 9.72 3260 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 10:45 9.82 3330 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 09:45 9.88 3370 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 08:45 9.95 3420 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 07:45 10.02 3470 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 06:45 10.12 3540 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 05:45 10.18 3590 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 04:45 10.24 3630 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 03:45 10.30 3670 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 02:45 10.33 3700 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 01:45 10.37 3730 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-05 00:45 10.41 3750 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000
2026-11-04 23:45 10.42 3760 46200 (1999) 2 (1964) 2300 12 22 42 63 191 1450 1900 4870 16000

A total of 31 rows are displayed for years 1959 through 2026.