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Blue Springs Lake conditions today

Blue Springs Lake, Missouri
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Water level

802.14ft

Steady this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: S wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 77°F. Tuesday: S wind 4 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 73°F.

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Water level

802.14ft (gage datum)

+0.02 ft in 7 days

Right at the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Blue Springs Lake was at 802.14 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.02 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 802.18 ft, so the lake is 0.04 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Missouri
County
Jackson County
USGS gauge
06893885, Blue Springs Reservoir near Blue Springs, MO
Coordinates
39.0161° N, 94.3393° W

Background reading: Blue Springs Lake on Wikipedia

About Blue Springs Lake

Blue Springs Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, Missouri.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 06893885 (Blue Springs Reservoir near Blue Springs, MO). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Blue Springs Lake questions

Is it windy on Blue Springs Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: S wind 4 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 77°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Blue Springs Lake right now?

Blue Springs Lake was at 802.14 ft on the gage on October 26, holding steady over the past week (+0.02 ft). That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 802.18 ft, so the lake is 0.04 ft below its usual mark.

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