RIVER GAUGE · BLUE RIVER
Blue River at Stadium Drive
Jackson County, Missouri
Water level8.86 ft
Flow1,230 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action26 ft
Minor flood33 ft
Moderate flood39 ft
Major flood43 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 39.9 ft
Water overtops the Stadium Drive bridge.
- 36.4 ft
The intersection of Stadium Drive and Leeds Trafficway is flooded.
- 35.2 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Stadium Drive bridge.
- 32 ft
A low-lying area on the east side of the river near Stadium Drive begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1990 | 46.96 ft | — |
| Jun 8, 1984 | 42.8 ft | — |
| Sep 12, 1961 | 42.1 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 3.6
River nears zero flow.
More on Blue River
UpstreamBlue River at Colorado Avenue
DownstreamBlue River at 17th Street
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