Is the Blue River flooding?

Missouri · 4 gauges · Missouri river levels

The Blue River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Missouri. 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. 4 of 4 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 Missouri river levels.

data refreshed 6 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Blue River at Kansas City, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 44.46 ft on 13 September 1961, carrying 41,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1928 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.00 ft, 39.5 ft below that record.

Drains 188 sq mi · gauge elevation 754 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Blue River at Blue Ridge Blvd Ext in KC, MONo flooding25.57 ft35 ft
Blue River at Kansas City, MONo flooding5.00 ft34 ft
Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas City, MONo flooding6.48 ft33 ft
Blue River at 12th Street in Kansas City, MONo flooding5.40 ft30 ft
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.