VERDIGRIS RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 25, 2024
37.74, -95.93


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Verdigris River was last observed at 397 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 787 acre-ft of water today; about 15% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,583 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 120 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Verdigris R Nr Virgil with a gauge stage of 6.8 ft. 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.

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.

Last Updated 2024-12-25
Discharge Volume 787 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 396.66 cfs
+38.12 cfs (+10.63%)
Percent of Normal 15.36%
Maximum 276,350.0 cfs
2019-05-29
Seasonal Avg 2,583 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Verdigris R Nr Virgil
USGS 07165750
9 cfs 6.8 ft 5.16
Verdigris R Nr Altoona
USGS 07166500
16 cfs 3.3 ft -6.36
Verdigris R At Independence
USGS 07170500
76 cfs 1.39 ft 1.89
Verdigris R At Coffeyville
USGS 07170990
78 cfs 2.68 ft 12.23
Verdigris River Near Lenapah
USGS 07171000
98 cfs 3.69 ft 16.45
Verdigris River Near Claremore
USGS 07176000
120 cfs 3.52 ft 14.29
History of the River

The Verdigris River is a tributary of the Arkansas River in southeastern Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma in the United States. It is about 310 miles (500 km) long. Via the Arkansas, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed.

       

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