Verdigris River at Independence, KS
Is Verdigris River at Independence, KS flooding right now?
Verdigris River at Independence, KS measured 2.71 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 27.3 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.71 ft
Streamflow
327 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 53 ft. The highest crest on record was 52.4 ft on Sun, Jul 1, 2007.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 25.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 27.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 47.6 ft | 44.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 53 ft | 50.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 52.4 ft | 2007-07-01 |
| 47.6 ft | 1943-05-19 |
| 47.28 ft | 1945-04-17 |
| 47.02999877929 ft | 1961-05-06 |
| 47 ft | 1986-09-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River below Elk City Lake, KS | 5.5 mi | Montgomery County |
| Big Hill C near Cherryvale, KS | 11.8 mi | Labette County |
| Elk River near Elk City, KS | 12.6 mi | Montgomery County |
| Verdigris River at Coffeyville, KS | 15.8 mi | Montgomery County |
| Verdigris River near Altoona, KS | 21.1 mi | Wilson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.