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 Warning issued April 29 at 6:53AM CDT until May 1 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 6:53 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 7:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Johnson, Cass and Henry Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek at Blairstown. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * 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 Wednesday the stage was 22.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 14.8 feet 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. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 8:15AM CDT until May 1 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Wed April 29, 2026, 8:15 AM
Expires: Thu April 30, 2026, 8:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Henry, Johnson and Cass Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek at Blairstown. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * 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 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 14.4 feet 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. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:35PM CDT until April 30 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 8:35 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 8:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Waverly affecting Saline, Carroll and Lafayette Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Waverly. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - 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/.