Blue River at Kansas City, MO
Is Blue River at Kansas City, MO flooding right now?
Blue River at Kansas City, MO measured 4.55 ft on 2026-10-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 29.4 ft below its 34 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.55 ft
Streamflow
71 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 34 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 44.46 ft on Wed, Sep 13, 1961.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 23.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 34 ft | 29.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 40 ft | 35.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 37.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 44.46 ft | 1961-09-13 |
| 42.2 ft | 2017-08-22 |
| 40.64 ft | 1990-05-15 |
| 39 ft | 1928-11-17 |
| 38.3 ft | 1951-07-11 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek at 103rd St in Kansas City, MO | 2.7 mi | Jackson County |
| Indian C at State Line Rd, Leawood, KS | 2.9 mi | Johnson County |
| Indian C at Indian C Pkwy, Overland Park, KS | 4.3 mi | Johnson County |
| Blue River at Blue Ridge Blvd Ext in KC, MO | 4.8 mi | Jackson County |
| Little Blue River below Longview Dam at KC, MO | 5.3 mi | Jackson 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.