Major Flood
37 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
36 ft
Minor Flood
31 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
42 ft
Flooding begins to affect numerous structures.
39 ft
Several buildings along the river begin to flood.
37 ft
Flooding begins to affect the area of Highway 350 - Blue Parkway, Manchester Trafficway, and Hardesty Avenue.
36 ft
Flood waters approach Hardesty Avenue.
33 ft
Flooding begins to affect Blue Banks Avenue just south of Blue Parkway.
31 ft
Flood waters approach Brighton Avenue.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blue River at Colorado Avenue?
The Blue River at Colorado Avenue gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06893553) 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 Colorado Avenue?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blue River at Colorado Avenue is 31 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 37 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 Colorado Avenue 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 Colorado Avenue gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Missouri at coordinates 39.0367°N, 94.5225°W. USGS site number: 06893553. 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.