Blue River near Stanley, KS
Is Blue River near Stanley, KS flooding right now?
Blue River near Stanley, KS measured 4.20 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.20 ft
Streamflow
21 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.7 ft on Tue, Aug 22, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 25.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.7 ft | 2017-08-22 |
| 20.51 ft | 1990-05-15 |
| 20.19 ft | 2017-07-27 |
| 20.12 ft | 2004-05-19 |
| 20.1 ft | 1993-07-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River at Kenneth Rd, Overland Park, KS | 4.0 mi | Johnson County |
| Tomahawk C near Overland Park, KS | 6.7 mi | Johnson County |
| Indian C at 119Th St, Overland Park, KS | 7.3 mi | Johnson County |
| Blue River at Blue Ridge Blvd Ext in KC, MO | 7.4 mi | Jackson County |
| Indian C at College Blvd, Johnson Co, KS | 8.0 mi | Johnson 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.