Is the Little Blue River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blue River. at Lees Summit Rd in Independence | No flooding | 4.26 ft | 21 ft | |
| Little Blue River near Lake City, MO | No flooding | 5.09 ft | 18 ft | |
| Little Blue River at Grandview, MO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Little Blue River below Longview Dam at KC, MO | No current data | — | — | — |
| Little Blue River at 39th St. in Independence, MO | No current data | — | — | — |