Is the Little Blue River flooding?

Missouri · 5 gauges · Missouri river levels

The Little Blue River is tracked by 5 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 Little Blue River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 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 8 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 Little Blue River near Lake City, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.94 ft on 14 September 1961, carrying 9,460 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1948 (78 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.09 ft, 22.9 ft below that record.

Drains 184 sq mi · gauge elevation 720 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Little Blue River. at Lees Summit Rd in IndependenceNo flooding4.26 ft21 ft
Little Blue River near Lake City, MONo flooding5.09 ft18 ft
Little Blue River at Grandview, MONo current data
Little Blue River below Longview Dam at KC, MONo current data
Little Blue River at 39th St. in Independence, MONo current data
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.