Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas City, MO
Is Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas City, MO flooding right now?
Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas City, MO measured 5.78 ft on 2026-09-23 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 27.2 ft below its 33 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.78 ft
Streamflow
104 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 33 ft, with major flooding at 43 ft. The highest crest on record was 46.96 ft on Tue, May 15, 1990.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26 ft | 20.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 33 ft | 27.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 39 ft | 33.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 43 ft | 37.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 46.96 ft | 1990-05-15 |
| 42.8 ft | 1984-06-09 |
| 42.1 ft | 1961-09-13 |
| 41.1 ft | 1928-11-17 |
| 40.76 ft | 1995-05-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River at 12th Street in Kansas City, MO | 2.9 mi | Jackson County |
| Brush Creek at Rockhill Road in Kansas City, MO | 3.8 mi | Jackson County |
| Rock Creek at E Wilson Road in Independence, MO | 4.1 mi | Jackson County |
| Rock Creek at Kentucky Road in Independence, MO | 4.3 mi | Jackson County |
| Unnamed Rock Creek Tributary at Independence, MO | 5.2 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.