RIVER GAUGE · MISSOURI RIVER
Missouri River at Kansas City
Jackson County, Missouri
Water level11.12 ft
Flow49,400 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action29 ft
Minor flood32 ft
Moderate flood35 ft
Major flood49 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 1993 | 48.87 ft | — |
| Jun 14, 1844 | 48 ft | — |
| Jul 13, 1951 | 46.2 ft | — |
More on Missouri River
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