Little Blue River. at Lees Summit Rd in Independence
Is Little Blue River. at Lees Summit Rd in Independence flooding right now?
Little Blue River. at Lees Summit Rd in Independence measured 4.26 ft on 2026-09-11 08:15:00 UTC. That observation was 16.7 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.26 ft
Streamflow
47 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.82 ft on Tue, Aug 22, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 16.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 21.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 23.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.82 ft | 2017-08-22 |
| 24.91 ft | 2020-05-28 |
| 23.82 ft | 2024-07-04 |
| 23.64 ft | 2017-07-27 |
| 22.48 ft | 2024-07-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Adair Creek at Independence, MO | 1.9 mi | Jackson County |
| East Fork Little Blue River near Blue Springs, MO | 2.4 mi | Jackson County |
| Little Blue River at 39th St. in Independence, MO | 3.4 mi | Jackson County |
| Crackerneck Creek at Selsa Rd. in Independence, MO | 3.5 mi | Jackson County |
| Crackerneck Creek Tributary at Independence, MO | 3.6 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.