Major Flood
40 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
35 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
What Floods at Each Level
51 ft
Flood waters overtop the 12th Street bridge.
39 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the 12th Street bridge.
38 ft
Extensive flooding of industrial areas along the river.
36.1 ft
12th Street begins to flood about 300 yards west of the bridge.
36 ft
Railroad tracks around 1,000 ft northwest of the gage begin to flood.
35 ft
Water begins to affect several commercial buildings along the river.
31 ft
Low-lying areas of Manchester Trafficway begin to flood just south of Truman Road.
30 ft
Low-lying areas near 12th Street begin to flood. When the Missouri River is high, the flood waters from the Blue river may approach the top of the flood wall on the west bank of the Blue River near the Wilson Avenue bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1961 | 38 ft | — |
| May 15, 1990 | 37.42 ft | — |
| Sep 12, 1977 | 36.33000183105469 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blue River at 12th Street?
The Blue River at 12th Street gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06893590) 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 at 12th Street?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blue River at 12th Street is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Blue River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Blue River at 12th Street 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 at 12th Street gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Missouri at coordinates 39.0969°N, 94.4910°W. USGS site number: 06893590. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- 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.
- 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.