Major Flood
28 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Water covers Lee's Summit Road near the river gauge.
28 ft
High water approaches houses south of Yuma Court near 51st Street.
24 ft
High water approaches residential yards south of Yuma Court near 51st Street.
22 ft
Little Blue Trace Trailhead parking lot near Phelps Road begins to flood.
21 ft
Low-lying areas adjacent to the river begin to flood including portions of the Little Blue Trace Trail.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
6.4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2017 | 27.82 ft | — |
| May 28, 2020 | 24.91 ft | — |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 23.82 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LRLM7
River
Little Blue River (MO)
County
Jackson, MO
Coordinates
39.0174°N, 94.3873°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Blue River (MO) at Lees Summit Road - Independence?
The Little Blue River (MO) at Lees Summit Road - Independence gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06893820) 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 Little Blue River (MO) at Lees Summit Road - Independence?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Blue River (MO) at Lees Summit Road - Independence is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Blue River (MO) rises?
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Where is the Little Blue River (MO) at Lees Summit Road - Independence gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Missouri at coordinates 39.0174°N, 94.3873°W. USGS site number: 06893820. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- 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.