Major Flood
30 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37.1 ft
Water overtops the U.S. Highway 69 bridge over the Blue River around 3 miles south of Stanley.
32.8 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the U.S. Highway 69 bridge over the Blue River around 3 miles south of Stanley.
18 ft
Flood waters enter the yards of a few homes along the river and threaten rural roads.
16 ft
Farmland adjacent to the Blue River floods.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.5
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2017 | 21.7 ft | — |
| May 14, 1990 | 20.51 ft | 20,200 cfs |
| Jul 27, 2017 | 20.19 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blue River near Stanley?
The Blue River near Stanley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06893080) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Blue River near Stanley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blue River near Stanley is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Blue River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Blue River near Stanley to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Blue River near Stanley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Johnson County, Kansas at coordinates 38.8125°N, 94.6756°W. USGS site number: 06893080. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Blue River at Blue Ridge Blvd Ext
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: City of Overland Park, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.