Blackwater River at Valley City, MO
Is Blackwater River at Valley City, MO flooding right now?
Blackwater River at Valley City, MO measured 2.28 ft on 2026-09-22 23:00:00 UTC. That observation was 19.7 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.28 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.31 ft on Sat, Aug 1, 2020.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 19.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 22.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 28.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.31 ft | 2020-08-01 |
| 33.83 ft | 2017-08-07 |
| 33.62 ft | 2014-04-03 |
| 33.16 ft | 2024-04-29 |
| 32.91 ft | 2017-04-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Long Branch upstream of Hwy D at Whiteman AFB | 11.3 mi | Johnson County |
| Blackwater River at Blue Lick, MO | 24.4 mi | Saline County |
| Missouri River at Waverly, MO | 24.5 mi | Lafayette County |
| Sni-A-Bar Creek at Jackson County Line, MO | 28.5 mi | Lafayette County |
| Big Creek near Blairstown, MO | 28.5 mi | Henry 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.