Station Name: Little Blue R. at Lees Summit Rd in Independence
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 778 feet

Nearest Address:
5599 Lee's Summit Rd
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Jackson County

GPS Coordinates: 39.0173611, -94.3872778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued March 12 at 9:52AM CDT until March 13 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:52 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and north central, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 3:37PM CDT until March 13 at 8:31AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 3:37 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Henry, Cass and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek at Blairstown. * WHEN...From late tonight to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, The west bank of the creek begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to 20.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning to 13.1 feet Saturday 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. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

Wind Advisory issued March 12 at 9:52AM CDT until March 13 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:52 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Kansas and central, north central, northeast, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Red Flag Warning issued March 12 at 1:47AM CDT until March 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 1:47 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 4:00 PM

...Low Humidity and Gusty Winds Lead to Fire Weather Hazards Thursday... * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 102 and 103. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 001, 002, 003, 004, 011, 012, 013, 020, 021 and 028. * TIMING...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * WIND...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values falling around 20 to 25%.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 2:25PM CDT until March 13 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:25 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Blackwater River near Blue Lick affecting Cooper and Saline Counties. Wakenda Creek at Carrollton affecting Carroll County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Marais Des Cygnes River at Osawatomie affecting Miami County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Marais Des Cygnes River at Osawatomie. * WHEN...From this evening to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Low-lying areas along the river begin to flood. At 31.0 feet, 347th Road or Main Street east of Highway 169 is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 29.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 28.0 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/.