Station Name: Little Blue River near Lake City, MO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 732 feet

Nearest Address:
23008 State Hwy 78
Independence, MO 64056
Jackson County

GPS Coordinates: 39.1005609, -94.3005038

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 6:18AM CDT until April 16 at 7:40PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 6:18 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 6:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Johnson, Henry and Cass Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek at Blairstown. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, The west bank of the creek begins to flood. At 23.0 feet, Flooding occurs at the west approach to the N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles northwest of Blairstown. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 1:20PM CDT until April 16 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 1:20 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Henry, Cass and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek at Blairstown. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, The west bank of the creek begins to flood. At 23.0 feet, Flooding occurs at the west approach to the N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles northwest of Blairstown. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 14.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.