Big Blue River near Manhattan, KS
Is Big Blue River near Manhattan, KS flooding right now?
Big Blue River near Manhattan, KS measured 3.38 ft on 2026-10-27 18:00:00 UTC. That observation was 15.6 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.38 ft
Streamflow
1,830 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.04 ft on Thu, Jul 12, 1951.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 15.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 23.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 26.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.04 ft | 1951-07-12 |
| 32.71 ft | 1993-07-23 |
| 22.41 ft | 2019-06-01 |
| 19.76 ft | 2019-07-19 |
| 19.28 ft | 1992-08-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat C at Seth Childs Rd, Manhattan, KS | 4.2 mi | Riley County |
| Kansas River at Manhattan, KS | 4.4 mi | Riley County |
| Wildcat C at Scenic Drive, Manhattan, KS | 5.1 mi | Riley County |
| Wildcat C at Keats, KS | 7.5 mi | Riley County |
| Kings C near Manhattan, KS | 9.4 mi | Riley 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.