Blue River at 12th Street in Kansas City, MO
Gauge height
3.18 ft
Streamflow
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Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 19.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 26.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 31.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 36.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 38 ft | 1961-09-13 |
| 37.42 ft | 1990-05-16 |
| 36.33000183105469 ft | 1977-09-13 |
| 35.06999969482422 ft | 1984-06-10 |
| 35 ft | 1984-06-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek at E Wilson Road in Independence, MO | 1.3 mi | Jackson County |
| Rock Creek at Kentucky Road in Independence, MO | 1.4 mi | Jackson County |
| Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas City, MO | 2.9 mi | Jackson County |
| Unnamed Rock Creek Trib at Independence, MO | 3.8 mi | Jackson County |
| Missouri River at Kansas City, MO | 5.3 mi | Jackson County |
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