Is the Big Blue River flooding?
The Big Blue River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Kansas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Big Blue River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kansas river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Big Blue River near Manhattan, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 38.85 ft on 31 May 1903. Peak records there go back to 1903 (73 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.23 ft, 37.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Blue River at Marysville, KS | No flooding | 13.24 ft | 35 ft | |
| Big Blue River at Blue Rapids, KS | No flooding | 15.78 ft | 26 ft | |
| Big Blue River near Manhattan, KS | No flooding | 1.23 ft | 19 ft |