Verdigris River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Verdigris River is flowing at 856 cfs near Lenapah, OK — 291% of normal for the date and up 9% in 24 hours. 6 of 6 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 59 to 856 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Verdigris River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Lenapah, the Verdigris River is running 856 cfs — 291% of normal, up 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 4 of 6 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 221% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Virgil (+233%) and Claremore (+140%); dropping at Altoona (-77%) and Independence (-29%).
Highest against normal: Coffeyville at 306%. Lowest: Claremore at 35%.
How the Verdigris River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Virgil964 ft 160 cfs234%
- Altoona798 ft 145 cfs46%
- Independence730 ft 472 cfs208%
- Coffeyville698 ft 697 cfs306%
- Lenapah649 ft 856 cfs291%
- Claremore548 ft 59 cfs35%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Verdigris River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (221%).
Verdigris River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Verdigris River Near Virgil KS
Oct 15, 3:00 AM · USGS 07165750 |
160 cfs | 234% | +233% | 7.79 ft | · | 964 ft |
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Verdigris River Near Altoona KS
Oct 15, 2:45 AM · USGS 07166500 |
145 cfs | 46% | -77% | 3.59 ft | 15.4 ft below | 798 ft |
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Verdigris River At Independence KS
Oct 15, 2:00 AM · USGS 07170500 |
472 cfs | 208% | -29% | 3.26 ft | 26.7 ft below | 730 ft |
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Verdigris River At Coffeyville KS
Oct 15, 2:45 AM · USGS 07170990 |
697 cfs | 306% | -5% | 4.37 ft | · | 698 ft |
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Verdigris River Near Lenapah OK
Oct 15, 2:00 AM · USGS 07171000 |
856 cfs | 291% | +9% | 5.30 ft | 24.7 ft below | 649 ft |
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Verdigris River Near Claremore OK
Oct 15, 2:30 AM · USGS 07176000 |
59 cfs | 35% | +140% | 3.18 ft | 32.8 ft below | 548 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Verdigris River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Verdigris River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Verdigris River
The Verdigris River is a tributary of the Arkansas River and runs through Kansas and Oklahoma. It has a length of 310 miles and was named after the greenish-blue mineral, verdigris. The river has been used for transportation, irrigation, and power generation. The Keystone Dam and Reservoir, built in 1964, is the largest reservoir on the river and provides flood control, hydroelectric power, and recreation opportunities for fishing and boating. The Oologah Dam and Reservoir, built in 1974, also provides flood control, hydroelectric power, and recreation opportunities. The river is used for agricultural irrigation and supports the local economy. Recreational activities such as camping, hiking, and wildlife watching are popular along the river.
About the Verdigris River
How is the Verdigris River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Verdigris River is flowing at 856 cfs near Lenapah, OK, about 291% of normal for the date. Across its 6 USGS gauges, current flows range from 59 to 856 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Verdigris River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Verdigris River is at 221% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Verdigris River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Altoona (19.0 ft), Independence (30.0 ft), Lenapah (30.0 ft), Claremore (36.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.