Blue River Water Level
Live gauge height for Blue River, measured at USGS station South River near Ackworth, IA (10.6 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
4.79 ft
Updated 1 hr ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
24 cfs
Boat Ramps on Blue River (4)
- Blue River Boat Ramp — Kansas City, Missouri
- Blue River Boat Ramp — Manhattan, Kansas
- Blue River Access Ramp — Manhattan, Kansas
- Blue River Landing — Town of Richwood, Wisconsin
- Blue River Landing — TOWN OF WATTERSTOWN, Wisconsin
- Cave Country Canoes — Milltown, Indiana
- Rothrock Mill Access Site — Carefree, Indiana
Blue River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Blue River today?
The USGS gauge for Blue River (South River near Ackworth, IA) currently reads a gauge height of 4.79 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Blue River high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Blue River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 4 boat ramps on Blue River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 05487470. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.