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SwedenVerdigris River near Lenapah water level
River gauge, Verdigris River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 225 cfs
History
What this means
The Verdigris River near Lenapah is at 4.31 ft, in the normal range.
It is 25.69 ft below the flood stage of 30.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.37 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.31 ft and 5.03 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 43.19 ftJuly 2, 2007
Floating and fishing near Verdigris River near Lenapah
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 30.00 ft, 25.69 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 42.00 ft
- disasterous flooding occurs between the Kansas border and headwaters of Oologah Lake. Highway 10 east of Lenapah is under several feet of swift water. Highway 169 south of the Kansas border is closed. Highway 28 east of Delaware is closed. Some homes around South Coffeyville are flooded. This approaches the record flood of 43.19 feet from July 2, 2007. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 40.00 ft
- disastrous flooding occurs between the Kansas border and headwaters of Lake Oologah. State Highway 10 east of Lenapah is under several feet of swift water. Highway 169 south of the Kansas border is closed. This is near the second highest flood of 40.44 feet on May 20, 1943. The record flood at this site is 43.19 feet on July 2, 2007. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 39.00 ft
- extreme flooding occurs in Nowata County. Many rural roads are closed. State Highway 10 east of Lenapah is under several feet of water. Highway 169 south of the Kansas border is closed. This exceeds the flood of October 5, 1986 when the river reached 38.3 feet and approach the flood of May 8, 1961 when the river reached 39.78 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 38.00 ft
- extreme flooding occurs in Nowata County. Many rural roads are closed. State Highway 10 east of Lenapah is under several feet of water. Highway 169 south of the Kansas border may be closed. This will be similar to a flood on July 4, 1976 when the river reached 38.6 feet or on October 5, 1986 when the river reached 38.3 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 36.00 ft
- very serious flooding occurs in Nowata County. This is a dangerous and life threatening situation. Many rural roads are closed. State Highway 10 is impassable at a point 5 miles east of Lenapah.
- 34.00 ft
- serious agricultural flooding occurs between the Kansas border and headwaters of Lake Oologah. State Highway 10 is impassable at a point 5 miles east of Lenapah.
- 32.00 ft
- moderate flooding affects mainly farmland and rural roads. State Highway 10 is threatened by high water at a point 5 miles east of Lenapah.
- 30.00 ft
- minor flooding affects farmland and rural roads.
- 4.31 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 14 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43.19 ft | July 2, 2007 |
| 2 | 40.44 ft | May 20, 1943 |
| 3 | 39.78 ft | May 8, 1961 |
| 4 | 38.66 ft | July 3, 1951 |
| 5 | 38.60 ft | July 4, 1976 |
| 6 | 38.50 ft | April 18, 1945 |
| 7 | 38.34 ft | October 5, 1986 |
| 8 | 37.50 ft | May 28, 2019 |
| 9 | 37.36 ft | July 15, 1951 |
| 10 | 37.21 ft | March 11, 1974 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Verdigris River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdigris River near VirgilRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 75.8 cfs | Normal | −28.2 cfs | 82 mi |
| Verdigris River near AltoonaRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 3.39 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 47 mi |
| Verdigris River at IndependenceRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 1.74 ft | Low | −0.23 ft | 26 mi |
| Verdigris River at CoffeyvilleRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 3.05 ft | Normal | −0.23 ft | 11 mi |
| Verdigris River near ClaremoreRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 3.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 38 mi |
| Verdigris River near CatoosaRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 32.65 ft | Low | −0.15 ft | 45 mi |
| Verdigris River near WagonerRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 12.16 ft | Normal | −0.23 ft | 62 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caney River at Tuxedo Blvd at BartlesvilleRiver gauge, Caney River | 5.31 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 22 mi |
| Caney River above Coon Creek at BartlesvilleRiver gauge, Caney River | 3.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Caney River near RamonaRiver gauge, Caney River | 2.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 28 mi |
| Elk River below Elk City LakeRiver gauge, Elk River | 8.1 cfs | Normal | −4.6 cfs | 31 mi |
| Big Cabin Creek near Big CabinRiver gauge, Big Cabin Creek | 3.0 cfs | Low | −1.1 cfs | 31 mi |
| Labette Creek near OswegoRiver gauge, Labette Creek | 5.89 ft | Normal | −0.25 ft | 32 mi |
| Neosho River near CommerceRiver gauge, Neosho River | 3.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.39 ft | 35 mi |
| Bird Creek at AvantRiver gauge, Bird Creek | 3.56 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Verdigris River near Lenapah?
The official flood stage is 30.00 ft. The level is currently 25.69 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Verdigris River near Lenapah today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.31 ft. Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Verdigris River near Lenapah rising or falling?
Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Verdigris River near Lenapah normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Verdigris River near Lenapah?
The highest level on record is 43.19 ft on July 2, 2007.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07171000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.85120, -95.58609(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.31 ft | 2026-10-18 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 225 cfs | 2026-10-18 12:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Verdigris River near Lenapah (usgs:07171000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/verdigris-river-near-lenapah
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