RIVER GAUGE · VERDIGRIS RIVER
Verdigris River at Altoona
Wilson County, Kansas
Water level3.45 ft
Flow53 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft8,550 cfs
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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