Blackwater River near Valley City

Last updated: Jun 20, 2025, 3:30 PM UTC
Heat Advisory

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 31 - Extensive flooding of rural property and many roads occurs.
  • 25 - County Highway E near Valley City and Highway 23 near the Perry State Wildlife Area are under water.
  • 22 - Woodlands and farm fields along the river begin to flood.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 38.8700, -93.6219
RFC MBRFC
State MO
WFO EAX
County Johnson
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 06907700

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 32.42 ft on 04-21-2025
2. 25.81 ft on 07-04-2024
3. 24.87 ft on 07-02-2024
4. 24.37 ft on 05-08-2024
5. 33.16 ft on 04-29-2024

Historic Crests

1. 34.31 ft on 08-01-2020
2. 33.83 ft on 08-07-2017
3. 33.62 ft on 04-03-2014
4. 33.16 ft on 04-29-2024
5. 32.91 ft on 04-30-2017

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 683.31 ft
moderate Flooding 677.31 ft
minor Flooding 674.31 ft
action 669.31 ft
Latest Value 655.91 ft
Gauge Zero 652.31 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Kansas City/Pleasant Hill
1803 N. 7 Hwy
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
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