Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Extensive flooding along both banks of the river with water reaching the ground floor of the Altoona Water Plant.
21 ft
Flood waters begin to threaten outlining facilities of the city's water plant. Water Plant's clearwell may become flooded.
19 ft
Expect flooding of agricultural fields and gravel road near the river bridge off of Highway 47.
15 ft
Expect overflows on the west bank.
14 ft
Expect overflows on the east bank.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2007 | 24.58 ft | 63,600 cfs |
| May 26, 2019 | 21.93 ft | 30,800 cfs |
| May 21, 2019 | 20.62 ft | 21,052 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ATOK1
River
Verdigris River
County
Wilson, KS
Coordinates
37.5298°N, 95.6744°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Verdigris River at Altoona?
The Verdigris River at Altoona gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07166500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Verdigris River at Altoona?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Verdigris River at Altoona is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Verdigris River rises?
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Where is the Verdigris River at Altoona gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wilson County, Kansas at coordinates 37.5298°N, 95.6744°W. USGS site number: 07166500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.