Is the Verdigris River flooding?
The Verdigris River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Kansas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Verdigris River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kansas river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Verdigris River at Independence, KS. The highest level ever recorded there was 52.40 ft on 1 July 2007, carrying 153,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1885 (111 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.71 ft, 49.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdigris River near Altoona, KS | No flooding | 3.43 ft | 19 ft | |
| Verdigris River at Independence, KS | No flooding | 2.71 ft | 30 ft | |
| Verdigris River near Virgil, KS | No current data | — | — | — |
| Verdigris River at Coffeyville, KS | No current data | — | — | — |