Little Blue River near Lake City, MO
Gauge height
4.83 ft
Streamflow
81 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 20.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 22.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.94 ft | 1961-09-14 |
| 27.06 ft | 1982-08-13 |
| 26.1 ft | 1951-07-11 |
| 26.1 ft | 1970-09-23 |
| 26.09 ft | 1974-05-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch Ck at Holke Rd in Independence, MO | 2.3 mi | Jackson County |
| Unnamed Spring Branch Trib. at Independence, MO | 3.3 mi | Jackson County |
| Crackerneck Creek at Selsa Rd. in Independence, MO | 3.9 mi | Jackson County |
| Little Blue River at 39th St. in Independence, MO | 4.2 mi | Jackson County |
| Spring Branch Creek Trib at Independence, MO | 4.2 mi | Jackson County |
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