River stage
Blue River (KS, MO)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Blue River (KS, MO) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Blue River levels, gauge by gauge
The Blue River is measured at 5 gauges across Kansas, Missouri. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley | 3.71 ft | normal, falling |
| 12th Street | 2.12 ft | below flood stage |
| Bannister Road | 4.42 ft | below flood stage |
| Blue Ridge Blvd Ext | 25.13 ft | below flood stage |
| Stadium Drive | 5.58 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Blue River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Stanley, KS, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Blue River (CO) different river, same name
- Blue River (IN) different river, same name
- Blue River (OK) different river, same name
- Indian Creek (KS) 2 gauges
- Platte River (MO) 3 gauges
- Big Creek (MO) 1 gauge
- Delaware River (KS) 2 gauges
- Kansas River 10 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Blue River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Blue River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Blue River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Stanley is at 3.71 ft.
Where is the Blue River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Blue River across Kansas, Missouri.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.