Missouri River at Kansas City
Missouri — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jackson County, Missouri on the Missouri River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06893000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
49 ft
Moderate Flood
35 ft
Minor Flood
32 ft
Action Stage
29 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
49.6 ft
Major levees in the Kansas City Missouri area begin to overtop.
48.5 ft
The levee in the Birmingham Unit begins to be overtopped.
43.7 ft
Gaps in the levees and floodwalls of the East Bottoms area must be closed.
40 ft
Gaps in the levees and floodwalls at North Kansas City must be closed.
39 ft
Gaps in levees and floodwalls in the Central Industrial District must be closed.
35 ft
Farm levees are overtopped. Flooding of cropland, homesteads, and secondary roads behind the levees occurs.
32 ft
Minor flooding outside of levees occurs.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 1993 | 48.87 ft | — |
| Jul 26, 1993 | 48.87 ft | — |
| Jun 14, 1844 | 48 ft | — |
| Jun 14, 1844 | 48 ft | — |
| Jul 13, 1951 | 46.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KCDM7
River
Missouri River
County
Jackson, MO
Coordinates
39.1117°N, 94.5881°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Kansas City?
The Missouri River at Kansas City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06893000) 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 Missouri River at Kansas City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Kansas City is 32 feet. Action stage begins at 29 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 49 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
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Where is the Missouri River at Kansas City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Missouri at coordinates 39.1117°N, 94.5881°W. USGS site number: 06893000. 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
- 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.