Is the Blue River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River at Blue Ridge Blvd Ext in KC, MO | No flooding | 25.57 ft | 35 ft | |
| Blue River at Kansas City, MO | No flooding | 5.00 ft | 34 ft | |
| Blue River at Stadium Drive in Kansas City, MO | No flooding | 6.48 ft | 33 ft | |
| Blue River at 12th Street in Kansas City, MO | No flooding | 5.40 ft | 30 ft |