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Verdigris River at Coffeyville water level

River gauge, Verdigris River, Kansas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.95ft Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
131 cfs
5 10

History

51015ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 1951015ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
1020ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 191020ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
102030ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026102030ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
102030ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026102030ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Verdigris River at Coffeyville reads 2.95 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.45 ft below the median of 3.40 ft for mid-October, based on 24 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.81 ft (−0.86 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.41 ft and 4.38 ft.

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

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.40 ft0.45 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.34 ft – 10.41 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year
3.81 ft−0.86 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.41 ft – 4.38 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.28 ft – 28.31 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

Rain in the last 3 days: 4.43 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 61° 37° – Wind 5 mph
18 Sun 63° 43° – Wind 15 mph
19 Mon 70° 43° – Wind 12 mph
20 Tue 72° 53° – Wind 12 mph
21 Wed 75° 53° – Wind 12 mph
22 Thu 79° 57° – Wind 11 mph
23 Fri 78° 59° – Wind 15 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Verdigris River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Verdigris River near VirgilRiver gauge, Verdigris River 69.1 cfs Normal −13.8 cfs 72 mi
Verdigris River near AltoonaRiver gauge, Verdigris River 3.41 ft Normal ±0 37 mi
Verdigris River at IndependenceRiver gauge, Verdigris River 1.64 ft Low −0.16 ft 16 mi
Verdigris River near LenapahRiver gauge, Verdigris River 4.12 ft Below flood stage −0.29 ft 11 mi
Verdigris River near ClaremoreRiver gauge, Verdigris River 3.38 ft Below flood stage −0.22 ft 49 mi
Verdigris River near CatoosaRiver gauge, Verdigris River 32.73 ft Low +0.07 ft 56 mi
Verdigris River near WagonerRiver gauge, Verdigris River 12.14 ft Normal −0.01 ft 73 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Elk River below Elk City LakeRiver gauge, Elk River 6.1 cfs Low −2.9 cfs 21 mi
Labette Creek near OswegoRiver gauge, Labette Creek 5.82 ft Normal −0.13 ft 26 mi
Caney River at Tuxedo Blvd at BartlesvilleRiver gauge, Caney River 5.32 ft Normal −0.03 ft 26 mi
Caney River above Coon Creek at BartlesvilleRiver gauge, Caney River 3.00 ft Below flood stage ±0 27 mi
Neosho River near ParsonsRiver gauge, Neosho River 10.19 ft High +1.81 ft 35 mi
Neosho River near CommerceRiver gauge, Neosho River 3.46 ft Below flood stage −0.13 ft 35 mi
Lightning Creek near McCuneRiver gauge, Lightning Creek 1.31 ft Normal −0.16 ft 36 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Verdigris River at Coffeyville compare with last year?

It is 0.86 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.81 ft.

What is a normal level for the Verdigris River at Coffeyville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.40 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.34 ft and 10.41 ft, based on 24 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 at Coffeyville today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.95 ft. Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Verdigris River at Coffeyville rising or falling?

Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.26 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Verdigris River at Coffeyville normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 24 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:07170990 (Agency page)
Coordinates
37.00536, -95.59275 (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 2.95 ft 2026-10-19 03:45 Provisional
Flow 131 cfs 2026-10-19 03:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Verdigris River at Coffeyville (usgs:07170990). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/kansas/verdigris-river-at-coffeyville

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer