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Verdigris River near Wagoner water level

River gauge, Verdigris River, Oklahoma, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

12.13ft Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours

12.0 12.5 13.0

History

History
12.012.513.0ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 1812.012.513.0ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
12.012.513.0ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 1812.012.513.0ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
1520ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20261520ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
1520ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261520ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Verdigris River near Wagoner reads 12.13 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 12.20 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.07 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 12.61 ft, a difference of −0.48 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.18 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 12.13 ft and 12.39 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
12.20 ft0.07 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
12.06 ft – 13.23 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
Same day last year
12.61 ft−0.48 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
12.13 ft – 12.39 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
11.92 ft – 16.15 ft

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min First quarter 51%

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Other gauges on the Verdigris River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Verdigris River near VirgilRiver gauge, Verdigris River 73.1 cfs Normal −23.2 cfs 143 mi
Verdigris River near AltoonaRiver gauge, Verdigris River 3.40 ft Normal −0.05 ft 109 mi
Verdigris River at IndependenceRiver gauge, Verdigris River 1.66 ft Low −0.20 ft 88 mi
Verdigris River at CoffeyvilleRiver gauge, Verdigris River 3.03 ft Normal −0.20 ft 73 mi
Verdigris River near LenapahRiver gauge, Verdigris River 4.20 ft Below flood stage −0.35 ft 62 mi
Verdigris River near ClaremoreRiver gauge, Verdigris River 3.43 ft Below flood stage −0.21 ft 27 mi
Verdigris River near CatoosaRiver gauge, Verdigris River 32.71 ft Low −0.07 ft 21 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Arkansas River near HaskellRiver gauge, Arkansas River 2.96 ft Below flood stage −0.34 ft 12 mi
Arkansas River near MuskogeeRiver gauge, Arkansas River 18.21 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 17 mi
Haikey Creek at 101st St South at TulsaRiver gauge, Haikey Creek 4.43 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 20 mi
Little Haikey Creek at 101st St South at TulsaRiver gauge, Little Haikey Creek 0.3 cfs Normal −0.1 cfs 21 mi
Neosho River near ChouteauRiver gauge, Neosho River 416 cfs Low −45.0 cfs 26 mi
Bird Creek at State Highway 266 near CatoosaRiver gauge, Bird Creek 218 cfs Normal −31.0 cfs 26 mi
Joe Creek at 61st St at TulsaRiver gauge, Joe Creek 0.57 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 27 mi
Coal Creek at TulsaRiver gauge, Coal Creek 3.2 cfs High −0.5 cfs 29 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Verdigris River near Wagoner higher than last year?

No, it is 0.48 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 12.61 ft.

What is a normal level for the Verdigris River near Wagoner in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 12.20 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 12.06 ft and 13.23 ft, based on 9 years of records.

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 Wagoner today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, the water level was 12.13 ft. Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Verdigris River near Wagoner rising or falling?

Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Verdigris River near Wagoner normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:07178645 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.95556, -95.49417 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 12.13 ft 2026-10-18 17:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Verdigris River near Wagoner (usgs:07178645). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/verdigris-river-near-wagoner

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