Verdigris River near Altoona, KS
Is Verdigris River near Altoona, KS flooding right now?
No — Verdigris River near Altoona, KS is at 3.33 ft, 15.7 ft below its 19 ft flood stage, as of 68 min ago.
Gauge height
3.33 ft
Streamflow
24 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.58 ft on Sun, Jul 1, 2007.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 15.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 17.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 22.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.58 ft | 2007-07-01 |
| 21.93 ft | 2019-05-26 |
| 20.62 ft | 2019-05-22 |
| 20.57 ft | 2016-10-08 |
| 20.32 ft | 2024-04-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fall River at Fredonia, KS | 8.8 mi | Wilson County |
| Elk River below Elk City Lake, KS | 18.0 mi | Montgomery County |
| Verdigris River at Independence, KS | 21.1 mi | Montgomery County |
| Big Hill C near Cherryvale, KS | 21.4 mi | Labette County |
| Elk River near Elk City, KS | 22.2 mi | Montgomery 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.