Major Flood
48 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
39 ft
Minor Flood
35 ft
Action Stage
29 ft
What Floods at Each Level
51.6 ft
Water overtops the Blue Ridge Boulevard bridge.
50.3 ft
Water begins to flood Blue Ridge Boulevard about 100 yards east of the bridge.
47.8 ft
Water begins to flood the first floor of homes.
47.2 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Blue Ridge Boulevard bridge.
46 ft
Basement flooding of homes begins near the Blue Ridge Boulevard Extension.
38.6 ft
Blue Ridge Boulevard on the west side of the bridge begins to flood.
36.5 ft
Red bridge road begins to flood.
36 ft
Low-lying apartments along Holmes Road begin to flood.
35.29 ft
Recreation area on the northwest side of the bridge begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
24.5
River nears 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1961 | 44.5 ft | — |
| Aug 22, 2017 | 40.39 ft | 22,600 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1957 | 39.5 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blue River at Blue Ridge Blvd Ext?
The Blue River at Blue Ridge Blvd Ext gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06893150) 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 Blue Ridge Blvd Ext?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blue River at Blue Ridge Blvd Ext is 35 feet. Action stage begins at 29 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 39 feet, and major flooding at 48 feet.
How do I get alerts when Blue River rises?
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Where is the Blue River at Blue Ridge Blvd Ext gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Missouri at coordinates 38.8894°N, 94.5807°W. USGS site number: 06893150. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U. S. Geological Survey, 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.