Blackwater River at Blue Lick, MO
Is Blackwater River at Blue Lick, MO flooding right now?
Blackwater River at Blue Lick, MO measured 6.84 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 17.2 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.84 ft
Streamflow
21 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 37 ft. The highest crest on record was 41.53 ft on Fri, Oct 3, 1986.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 17.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29 ft | 22.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 37 ft | 30.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 41.53 ft | 1986-10-03 |
| 36.25 ft | 1990-05-18 |
| 35.36 ft | 1995-05-20 |
| 35.15 ft | 1994-04-13 |
| 34.84 ft | 2001-06-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Waverly, MO | 23.0 mi | Lafayette County |
| Lamine River near Otterville, MO | 23.2 mi | Cooper County |
| Missouri River at Boonville, MO | 24.2 mi | Cooper County |
| Blackwater River at Valley City, MO | 24.3 mi | Johnson County |
| Missouri River at Glasgow, MO | 24.5 mi | Howard 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.