Verdigris River near Catoosa water level
River gauge, Verdigris River, Oklahoma, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The Verdigris River near Catoosa is at 32.77 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.19 ft below the median of 32.96 ft for mid-October, based on 9 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 32.94 ft (−0.17 ft).
It has risen 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 32.58 ft and 32.94 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
- 32.96 ft0.19 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 32.52 ft – 38.37 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 32.94 ft−0.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 32.58 ft – 32.94 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 32.67 ft – 43.82 ft
Floating and fishing near Verdigris River near Catoosa
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 2.59 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Verdigris River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdigris River near VirgilRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 67.8 cfs | Normal | −10.8 cfs | 124 mi |
| Verdigris River near AltoonaRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 3.41 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 92 mi |
| Verdigris River at IndependenceRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 1.62 ft | Low | −0.15 ft | 70 mi |
| Verdigris River at CoffeyvilleRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 2.94 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 56 mi |
| Verdigris River near LenapahRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 4.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 45 mi |
| Verdigris River near ClaremoreRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 3.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.21 ft | 7 mi |
| Verdigris River near WagonerRiver gauge, Verdigris River | 12.15 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Creek at State Highway 266 near CatoosaRiver gauge, Bird Creek | 220 cfs | Normal | −19.0 cfs | 6 mi |
| Bird Creek near OwassoRiver gauge, Bird Creek | 4.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 9 mi |
| Coal Creek at TulsaRiver gauge, Coal Creek | 3.1 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 12 mi |
| Bird Creek near SperryRiver gauge, Bird Creek | 1.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Haikey Creek at 101st St South at TulsaRiver gauge, Haikey Creek | 4.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 15 mi |
| Little Haikey Creek at 101st St South at TulsaRiver gauge, Little Haikey Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 15 mi |
| Flat Rock Creek at Cincinnati Ave at TulsaRiver gauge, Flat Rock Creek | 1.0 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 16 mi |
| Joe Creek at 61st St at TulsaRiver gauge, Joe Creek | 0.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Verdigris River near Catoosa compare with last year?
It is 0.17 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 32.94 ft.
What is a normal level for the Verdigris River near Catoosa in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 32.96 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 32.52 ft and 38.37 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 Catoosa today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 AM CDT, the water level was 32.77 ft. Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Verdigris River near Catoosa rising or falling?
Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Verdigris River near Catoosa 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:07178452(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.20389, -95.70667(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 | 32.77 ft | 2026-10-19 07:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Verdigris River near Catoosa (usgs:07178452). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/oklahoma/verdigris-river-near-catoosa
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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer