RIVER GAUGE · BLACKWATER RIVER
Blackwater River near Valley City
Johnson County, Missouri
Water level2.39 ft
Flow8 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood22 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood31 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31 ft
Extensive flooding of rural property and many roads occurs.
- 25 ft
County Highway E near Valley City and Highway 23 near the Perry State Wildlife Area are under water.
- 22 ft
Woodlands and farm fields along the river begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2020 | 34.31 ft | — |
| Aug 6, 2017 | 33.83 ft | 26,400 cfs |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 33.62 ft | 25,800 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 3.0
River nears zero flow.
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