RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE PLATTE RIVER
Little Platte River at Smithville
Clay County, Missouri
Water level17.22 ft
Flow729 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action21 ft
Minor flood27 ft
Moderate flood30.5 ft
Major flood35 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 38 ft
Some homes on Bridge Street experience several feet of water on their first floor.
- 35 ft
Flood water threatens apartments near the river. Evacuation of residents may be necessary.
- 34 ft
Businesses on Bridge Street begin to flood.
- 30.5 ft
Bridge Street, Main Street, State Route DD, and State Route F begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1965 | 46.49 ft | — |
| May 17, 1974 | 39.72 ft | — |
| May 31, 1947 | 37.38 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 11.7
River nears zero flow.
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