Blue River at 63rd Street
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 37.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 33.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 26.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 37.00 ftIndustrial area just downstream of 63rd Street begins to flood.
- 33.00 ftEast Gregory Boulevard is flooded.
- 28.00 ftWater reaches railroad tracks just south of Gregory Boulevard.
- 26.00 ftFlood water begins to cover Oldham Road.
- 20.00 ftBackwater from the Blue River begins to flood a low water bridge on Hillcrest Road.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
2 crests on NOAA’s list since 2024.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2, 2024 | 27.22 ft |
| 2 | July 4, 2024 | 26.90 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 4, 2024: 26.90 ft
- July 2, 2024: 27.22 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by ice. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.