Blue River at 17th Street
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 38.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 36.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 33.00 ft |
| Action | 28.00 ft |
- 38.00 ftSerious flooding of structures east of Manchester Trafficway occurs. Evacuation of businesses is necessary.
- 37.00 ftWater begins to cover parts of Manchester Trafficway just north of 17th Street. In addition, water begins to affect railroad tracks near 23rd Street.
- 36.00 ftWater several feet deep across 17th Street to the east of Manchester Trafficway. In addition, flood waters affect several structures.
- 33.00 ftLow-lying areas east of Manchester Trafficway near 17th Street begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.
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.