Is the Verdigris River flooding?
The Verdigris River is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Oklahoma. 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 5 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 Oklahoma river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Verdigris River near Claremore, OK. The highest level ever recorded there was 55.05 ft on 21 May 1943, carrying 182,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1935 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.99 ft, 52.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdigris River near Lenapah, OK | No flooding | 3.21 ft | 30 ft | |
| Verdigris River near Claremore, OK | No flooding | 2.99 ft | 36 ft | |
| Verdigris River near Oologah, OK | No current data | — | — | — |
| Verdigris River near Catoosa, OK | No flood stage defined | 32.71 ft | — | |
| Verdigris River near Wagoner, OK | No flood stage defined | 12.20 ft | — |