Is the Blue River flooding?
The Blue River is tracked by 2 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 Blue River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 Blue River near Stanley, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.70 ft on 22 August 2017, carrying 12,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1970 (55 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.20 ft, 17.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River near Stanley, KS | No flooding | 4.20 ft | 16 ft | |
| Blue River at Kenneth Rd, Overland Park, KS | No flood stage defined | 5.56 ft | — |