Major Flood
39 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39 ft
The intersection of highway 148 and 15th Road in Washington county floods.
37 ft
Kansas Highway 148 bridge deck floods, 4.5 miles north of Barnes.
36 ft
Top rail of the Sunflower Road Bridge is inundated by flood waters in Marshall county.
32 ft
Sunflower Road bridge deck floods over the Little Blue River. Flood waters reach the low steel of the Kansas Highway 148 bridge, 4.5 miles north of Barnes.
23 ft
Sunflower Road floods about 250 feet east of the Little Blue River in Marshall county. Farm field, 4.5 miles north of Barnes, floods north of the river and west of Highway 148 in Washington county.
21 ft
Minor flooding of farm fields along the Little Blue River...south of the Sunflower Road Bridge in Marshall county.
19 ft
Farm field, 4.5 miles north of Barnes, south of the river and east of Highway 148 floods.
17 ft
Farm field, 4.5 miles north of Barnes, on the west side of Highway 148 floods north of the river.
16 ft
Lowland agricultural flooding occurs from 15th Road and Zenith Road in Washington County to Waterville in Marshall County.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.5
River approaches 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2015 | 28.02 ft | 58,700 cfs |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 21.11 ft | 22,400 cfs |
| Sep 4, 2018 | 20.75 ft | 21,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BANK1
River
Little Blue River
County
Marshall, KS
Coordinates
39.7258°N, 96.8044°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Blue River near Barnes?
The Little Blue River near Barnes gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06884400) 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 Little Blue River near Barnes?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Blue River near Barnes is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 39 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Blue River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Blue River near Barnes 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 Little Blue River near Barnes gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marshall County, Kansas at coordinates 39.7258°N, 96.8044°W. USGS site number: 06884400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.