RIVER GAUGE · BLUE RIVER
Blue River at Bannister Road
Jackson County, Missouri
Water level6.05 ft
Flow495 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action28 ft
Minor flood34 ft
Moderate flood40 ft
Major flood42 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 41 ft
Water approaches the federal complex at bannister road.
- 38 ft
Prospect Avenue and a few structures begin to flood along the left bank of the river.
- 34 ft
Woodlands along the river are flooded. Water may also approach flood stage at 71 highway and other downstream locations.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1961 | 44.46 ft | 41,000 cfs |
| Aug 22, 2017 | 42.2 ft | 43,900 cfs |
| May 14, 1990 | 40.64 ft | 31,800 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 2.5
River nears zero flow.
More on Blue River
DownstreamBlue River at 71 Highway
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