Verdigris River Flow
As of 2026-08-02, the Verdigris River is flowing at a combined 4,664 cfs across 6 USGS streamgauges — 44% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 10,616 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Verdigris River was last observed at 4,664 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 9,252 acre-ft of water today; about 44% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 10,616 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-05-29 when daily discharge volume was observed at 276,350 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Verdigris River Near Claremore reporting a streamflow rate of 4,050 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Verdigris River, with a gauge stage of 7.47 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Verdigris River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 964 ft, the Verdigris R Nr Virgil.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Verdigris River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Verdigris River
All 6 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Verdigris R Nr Virgil
KS
USGS 07165750
|
13 | 6.75 | -18.3 | 108% | 0 | 13,100 | 964 |
|
Verdigris R Nr Altoona
KS
USGS 07166500
|
15 | 3.19 | -12.9 | 67% | 0 | 25,100 | 798 |
|
Verdigris R At Independence
KS
USGS 07170500
|
113 | 1.55 | -16.2 | 96% | 8 | 74,600 | 730 |
|
Verdigris R At Coffeyville
KS
USGS 07170990
|
103 | 2.79 | -28.5 | 62% | 12 | 78,800 | 698 |
|
Verdigris River Near Lenapah
OK
USGS 07171000
|
158 | 3.87 | -17.9 | 97% | 12 | 73,600 | 649 |
|
Verdigris River Near Claremore
OK
USGS 07176000
|
4,050 | 7.47 | -5.4 | 811% | 6 | 93,000 | 548 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Track the Verdigris River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Verdigris River
How is the Verdigris River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-02, the Verdigris River is flowing at a combined 4,664 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 44% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Verdigris River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Verdigris River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.