Is the Verdigris River flooding?

Kansas · 4 gauges · Kansas river levels

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.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 2,892 sq mi · gauge elevation 717 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Verdigris River near Altoona, KSNo flooding3.43 ft19 ft
Verdigris River at Independence, KSNo flooding2.71 ft30 ft
Verdigris River near Virgil, KSNo current data
Verdigris River at Coffeyville, KSNo current data
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.