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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 778 feet / 237 meters

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 22 at 8:33AM CDT until April 23 at 2:05PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Tue April 22, 2025, 8:33 AM
Expires: Wed April 23, 2025, 8:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Cass, Henry and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek at Blairstown. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow 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 Tuesday the stage was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 11.2 feet Sunday 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 22 at 2:03AM CDT until April 22 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Tue April 22, 2025, 2:03 AM
Expires: Tue April 22, 2025, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Pettis and Saline. In west central Missouri, Henry, Johnson and Lafayette. * WHEN...Until 215 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 203 AM CDT, The transportation department reported flooding in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 2:03AM CDT until April 22 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Tue April 22, 2025, 2:03 AM
Expires: Tue April 22, 2025, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Pettis and Saline. In west central Missouri, Henry, Johnson and Lafayette. * WHEN...Until 215 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 203 AM CDT, The transportation department reported flooding in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 2:03AM CDT until April 22 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Tue April 22, 2025, 2:03 AM
Expires: Tue April 22, 2025, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Pettis and Saline. In west central Missouri, Henry, Johnson and Lafayette. * WHEN...Until 215 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 203 AM CDT, The transportation department reported flooding in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 8:34AM CDT until April 23 at 12:35PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Tue April 22, 2025, 8:34 AM
Expires: Wed April 23, 2025, 8:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Blackwater River at Valley City affecting Pettis and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Blackwater River at Valley City. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Woodlands and farm fields along the river begin to flood. At 25.0 feet, County Highway E near Valley City and Highway 23 near the Perry State Wildlife Area are under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 4.7 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.4 feet on 05/08/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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/.