Major Flood
26.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Catastrophic flooding can be expected. About 300 structures could be potentially flooded with 4 to 10 ft of water. Expect disruption of water untility systems and electrical power. Expect evacuations to take place. Expect Highway 166 to be closed from Coffeyville east to the Labette County line. Highway 169 may be closed from Coffeyville on north to Cherryvale. There will be extensive flooding of agricultural areas.
26 ft
Major flooding can be expected as flood waters spill over the levees near the Coffeyville Resources Refinery. Approximately the eastern third of the city will be flooded. Flood waters cover River Road near the water plant for a quarter of a mile. Expect Highway 160 to be closed from Coffeyville east to the Labette County line.
25 ft
Farmlands begin to flood as flood waters flow over left bank levees. Flood waters may begin to impact land inside the southeast section of the city's levee system near Wood Street.
22 ft
Outside the levee system, the intersection of River Road and Stark Street floods. Flood waters expand to 1/4 of mile eastward on Stark Street.
20 ft
Both banks along the river lowlands will overflow. The road floods along the intersection of South Buckeye Street and Eldridge Street near the state line.
18 ft
Flooding of low-lying areas is expected, especially along the left bank near the Water Plant. Further upstream and downstream from the gage site the river spreads out into the flood plain.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2007 | 30.7 ft | — |
| May 6, 1961 | 26.75 ft | — |
| Oct 4, 1986 | 26.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CFVK1
River
Verdigris River
County
Montgomery, KS
Coordinates
37.0614°N, 95.6347°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Verdigris River at Coffeyville?
The Verdigris River at Coffeyville gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Coffeyville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Verdigris River at Coffeyville is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 26.5 feet.
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Where is the Verdigris River at Coffeyville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Kansas at coordinates 37.0614°N, 95.6347°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Coffeyville Water Treatment Plant
- Gauge reading only in high-water situations.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.