Major Flood
38 ft
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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
36 ft
Minor Flood
33 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38 ft
Serious flooding of structures east of Manchester Trafficway occurs. Evacuation of businesses is necessary.
37 ft
Water begins to cover parts of Manchester Trafficway just north of 17th Street. In addition, water begins to affect railroad tracks near 23rd Street.
36 ft
Water several feet deep across 17th Street to the east of Manchester Trafficway. In addition, flood waters affect several structures.
33 ft
Low-lying areas east of Manchester Trafficway near 17th Street begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blue River at 17th Street?
The Blue River at 17th Street gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06893588) 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 17th Street?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blue River at 17th Street is 33 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 38 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 17th 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 17th Street gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Missouri at coordinates 39.0894°N, 94.4922°W. USGS site number: 06893588. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: City of Kansas City, Missouri, 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.