Missouri River at Kansas City, MO
Is Missouri River at Kansas City, MO flooding right now?
No — Missouri River at Kansas City, MO is at 9.78 ft, 22.2 ft below its 32 ft flood stage, as of 66 min ago.
Gauge height
9.78 ft
Streamflow
42,300 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 32 ft, with major flooding at 49 ft. The highest crest on record was 48.87 ft on Tue, Jul 27, 1993.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | 19.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 32 ft | 22.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 25.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 49 ft | 39.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 48.87 ft | 1993-07-27 |
| 48 ft | 1844-06-15 |
| 46.2 ft | 1951-07-14 |
| 45 ft | 1903-06-01 |
| 40.6 ft | 1952-04-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas River at Kansas City, KS | 1.9 mi | Wyandotte County |
| Brush Creek at Rockhill Road in Kansas City, MO | 5.0 mi | Jackson County |
| Blue River at 12th Street in Kansas City, MO | 5.3 mi | Jackson County |
| Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas City, MO | 5.5 mi | Jackson County |
| Brush Creek at Ward Parkway in Kansas City, MO | 5.5 mi | Jackson County |
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