Big Blue River at Blue Rapids, KS
Is Big Blue River at Blue Rapids, KS flooding right now?
Big Blue River at Blue Rapids, KS measured 15.78 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.2 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
15.78 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 68 ft. The highest crest on record was 63.3 ft on Thu, Jul 22, 1993.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 52 ft | 36.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 68 ft | 52.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 63.3 ft | 1993-07-22 |
| 61.32 ft | 2019-05-31 |
| 53.19 ft | 1973-10-18 |
| 50.2 ft | 1993-08-05 |
| 40.96 ft | 2015-06-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| L Blue River near Barnes, KS | 9.1 mi | Marshall County |
| Black Vermillion River near Frankfort, KS | 10.5 mi | Marshall County |
| Big Blue River at Marysville, KS | 10.7 mi | Marshall County |
| Fancy C at Winkler, KS | 18.0 mi | Riley County |
| Mill C at Washington, KS | 22.8 mi | Washington County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.