Blue River at 17th Street
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/18/2025 9:05 AM CDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 38 ft Moderate Flooding 36 ft Minor Flooding 33 ft Action 28 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 38 - Serious flooding of structures east of Manchester Trafficway occurs. Evacuation of businesses is necessary.
- 37 - Water begins to cover parts of Manchester Trafficway just north of 17th Street. In addition, water begins to affect railroad tracks near 23rd Street.
- 36 - Water several feet deep across 17th Street to the east of Manchester Trafficway. In addition, flood waters affect several structures.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 39.0894, -94.4922 |
| RFC | MBRFC |
| State | MO |
| WFO | EAX |
| County | Jackson |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| City of Kansas City, Missouri | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 06893588 |
Gauge Location
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 748.38 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 746.38 ft |
| minor Flooding | 743.38 ft |
| action | 738.38 ft |
| Latest Value | 720.46 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 710.38 ft |
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