L Blue River near Barnes, KS
Is L Blue River near Barnes, KS flooding right now?
No — L Blue River near Barnes, KS is at 5.78 ft, 10.2 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 23 min ago.
Gauge height
5.78 ft
Streamflow
786 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 39 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.02 ft on Fri, May 8, 2015.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 17.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 39 ft | 33.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.02 ft | 2015-05-08 |
| 21.11 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 20.75 ft | 2018-09-05 |
| 19.5 ft | 2017-05-21 |
| 19.46 ft | 2019-05-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Blue River at Blue Rapids, KS | 9.1 mi | Marshall County |
| Big Blue River at Marysville, KS | 11.0 mi | Marshall County |
| Mill C at Washington, KS | 13.8 mi | Washington County |
| Fancy C at Winkler, KS | 17.6 mi | Riley County |
| Black Vermillion River near Frankfort, KS | 19.4 mi | Marshall 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.