RIVER GAUGE · BIG BLUE RIVER
Big Blue River at Blue Rapids
Marshall County, Kansas
Water level15.91 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action21 ft
Minor flood26 ft
Moderate flood52 ft
Major flood68 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 68 ft
River reaches top of levee east of Blue Rapids.
- 26 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs from Marysville to Tuttle Creek Lake.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 1993 | 63.3 ft | — |
| May 31, 2019 | 61.32 ft | — |
| Oct 17, 1973 | 53.19 ft | — |
More on Big Blue River
UpstreamBig Blue River at Marysville
DownstreamBig Blue River at Tuttle Creek Lake
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