Blue River at 12th Street in Kansas City, MO
Is Blue River at 12th Street in Kansas City, MO flooding right now?
No — Blue River at 12th Street in Kansas City, MO is at 5.69 ft, 24.3 ft below its 30 ft flood stage, as of 59 min ago.
Gauge height
5.69 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 38 ft on Wed, Sep 13, 1961.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 24.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 29.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 34.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 38 ft | 1961-09-13 |
| 37.42 ft | 1990-05-16 |
| 36.33000183105469 ft | 1977-09-13 |
| 35.06999969482422 ft | 1984-06-10 |
| 35 ft | 1984-06-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek at E Wilson Road in Independence, MO | 1.3 mi | Jackson County |
| Rock Creek at Kentucky Road in Independence, MO | 1.4 mi | Jackson County |
| Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas City, MO | 2.9 mi | Jackson County |
| Unnamed Rock Creek Tributary at Independence, MO | 3.8 mi | Jackson County |
| Missouri River at Kansas City, MO | 5.3 mi | Jackson County |
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