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

Flood Watch issued June 13 at 4:11AM CDT until June 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 4:11 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Kansas, including the following areas, Johnson KS, Leavenworth, Linn KS, Miami and Wyandotte and Missouri, including the following areas, Bates, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson MO, Lafayette, Pettis and Platte. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered thunderstorms with very heavy rain will continue this morning. Thunderstorms will become more widespread later this afternoon and evening. Areas that receive multiple rounds of heavy rain may experience flooding. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible in localized areas by tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Hydrologic Outlook issued June 13 at 9:46AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:46 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 10:00 AM

ESFEAX Big Creek at Blairstown This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Big Creek at Blairstown Flood stage: 20.0 feet Latest stage: 14.7 feet at 9 AM Saturday Maximum Forecast Stage: 24.2 feet at 1 PM Sunday Jun 14 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon 1pm 1pm 1pm Big Creek Blairstown 20.0 14.7 Sat 9am 15.0 24.2 22.2 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Hydrologic Outlook issued June 13 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 9:45 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:45 AM

ESFEAX South Grand River at Urich This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: South Grand River at Urich Flood stage: 24.0 feet Latest stage: 5.3 feet at 8 AM Saturday Maximum Forecast Stage: 26.8 feet at 1 PM Sunday Jun 14 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon 1pm 1pm 1pm South Grand River Urich 24.0 5.3 Sat 8am 6.2 26.8 26.1 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

Flood Warning issued June 12 at 8:42PM CDT until June 16 at 2:05AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:42 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 8:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River at Sharps Station. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Low-lying rural land along the river begins to flood. At 29.0 feet, Backwater from the Platte River floods Highway KK along the Little Platte River at the location 0.2 miles east of Highway B. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 22.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 27.2 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - 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 June 13 at 8:09AM CDT until June 16 at 2:23PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 8:09 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 8:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County. Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County. Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River near Platte City. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Cropland near State Highway 92 near Platte City begins to flood. At 22.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Humphreys Access Area which is located 5 miles downstream from Platte City. 300 acres of pasture are also flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 22.3 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday 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. 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/.