Blue River at Bannister Road
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 34.00 ft
- Record crest
- 44.46 ft1961
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 42.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 40.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 34.00 ft |
| Action | 28.00 ft |
- 41.00 ftWater approaches the federal complex at bannister road.
- 38.00 ftProspect Avenue and a few structures begin to flood along the left bank of the river.
- 34.00 ftWoodlands along the river are flooded. Water may also approach flood stage at 71 highway and other downstream locations.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| 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.
Crest history
11 crests on NOAA’s list since 1928.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 13, 1961 | 44.46 ft |
| 2 | August 22, 2017 | 42.20 ft |
| 3 | May 15, 1990 | 40.64 ft |
| 4 | November 17, 1928 | 39.00 ft |
| 5 | July 11, 1951 | 38.30 ft |
| 6 | July 31, 1958 | 37.80 ft |
| 7 | June 9, 1984 | 37.30 ft |
| 8 | June 14, 2010 | 36.67 ft |
| 9 | April 23, 1944 | 35.88 ft |
| 10 | July 27, 2017 | 35.31 ft |
| 11 | September 13, 1977 | 34.74 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 22, 2017: 42.20 ft
- July 27, 2017: 35.31 ft
- June 14, 2010: 36.67 ft
- May 15, 1990: 40.64 ft
- June 9, 1984: 37.30 ft
- September 13, 1977: 34.74 ft
- September 13, 1961: 44.46 ft
- July 31, 1958: 37.80 ft
- July 11, 1951: 38.30 ft
- April 23, 1944: 35.88 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.