Water Temperature of the Little Blue River in Independence, MO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 5:30 AM CDT
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Local Points of Interest
Little Blue Trace Nature PreserveStation 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
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Kansas River, Edwardsville, KS (26.5 mi)
Cedar Creek, De Soto, KS (34.4 mi)
Kansas River, De Soto, KS (36.5 mi)
Missouri River, St. Joseph, MO (54 mi)
Delaware River, Perry, KS (59.2 mi)
Grand River, Sumner, MO (66.3 mi)
Kansas River, Topeka, KS (76 mi)
Osage River, Taberville, MO (77.5 mi)
Soldier Creek, Soldier, KS (91.7 mi)
Soldier Creek, Corning, KS (96.2 mi)
Weather for Independence, Missouri
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 86°F
L: 60°F

Sun
H: 79°F
L: 55°F

Mon
H: 82°F
L: 61°F

Tue
H: 79°F
L: 62°F

Wed
H: 75°F
L: 65°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 101 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 7:55 PM
Moonset: 2:01 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:27 AM - 8:57 AM7:25 PM - 9:55 PM
Minor Periods
12:44 AM - 2:14 PM1:31 AM - 3:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:16AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Sat May 23, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 9:15 AM
Areas of patchy dense fog reducing visibility to a half a mile or less is expected through mid-morning. Please use caution and allow for extra time if you are travelling early this morning.
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 7:59AM CDT until May 25 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 7:59 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 8:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County. Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County. Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River at Sharps Station. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 31.5 feet, The south approach to the Highway B bridge over the Little Platte River is under water due to backwater from the Platte River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 28.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 7:59AM CDT until May 26 at 12:05AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 7:59 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 8:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County. Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County. Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River near Platte City. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, State Highway 92 at Tracy is overtopped. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.1 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 8:09PM CDT until May 25 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 8:09 PM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 8:15 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River at Sharps Station. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 30.5 feet, Interurban Road floods about 1.5 miles southeast of Sharps Station. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 28.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 8:09PM CDT until May 25 at 8:12PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 8:09 PM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 8:15 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River near Platte City. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water overtops 1st Street in Tracy, Missouri. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 22.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 7:55 PM
Moonset: 2:01 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:27 AM - 8:57 AM7:25 PM - 9:55 PM
Minor Periods
12:44 AM - 2:14 PM1:31 AM - 3:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 8:38 PM
Moonset: 2:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:12 AM - 9:42 AM8:08 PM - 10:38 PM
Minor Periods
1:50 PM - 3:20 PM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 9:20 PM
Moonset: 2:48 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:54 AM - 10:24 AM8:50 PM - 11:20 PM
Minor Periods
2:52 PM - 4:22 PM2:18 AM - 3:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 10:02 PM
Moonset: 3:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:36 AM - 11:06 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:55 PM - 5:25 PM2:39 AM - 4:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 10:45 PM
Moonset: 3:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:18 AM - 11:48 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:56 PM - 6:26 PM3:02 AM - 4:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
