Little Platte River at Smithville, MO
Is Little Platte River at Smithville, MO flooding right now?
No — Little Platte River at Smithville, MO is at 12.99 ft, 14.0 ft below its 27 ft flood stage, as of 70 min ago.
Gauge height
12.99 ft
Streamflow
74 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 35 ft. The highest crest on record was 46.49 ft on Tue, Jul 20, 1965.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30.5 ft | 17.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 35 ft | 22.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 46.49 ft | 1965-07-20 |
| 39.72 ft | 1974-05-18 |
| 37.38 ft | 1947-06-01 |
| 36.44 ft | 1982-08-13 |
| 36.39 ft | 1973-10-11 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River at Sharps Station, MO | 7.9 mi | Platte County |
| Fishing River above Mosby, MO | 13.5 mi | Clay County |
| Little Platte River near Plattsburg, MO | 15.4 mi | Clinton County |
| Missouri River above Parkville, MO | 16.9 mi | Platte County |
| Missouri River at Kansas City, MO | 19.1 mi | Jackson County |
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