RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE BLUE RIVER (MO)
Little Blue River (MO) near Lake City
Jackson County, Missouri
Water level5.86 ft
Flow314 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood27 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27 ft
State Highway 78 west of Lake City floods.
- 18 ft
Low-lying areas adjacent to the river begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 1961 | 27.94 ft | — |
| Aug 12, 1982 | 27.06 ft | — |
| Jul 10, 1951 | 26.1 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 3.2
River nears zero flow.
Flood map
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