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44 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
40 ft
Minor Flood
36 ft
Action Stage
35 ft
What Floods at Each Level
46 ft
disastrous flooding occurs between Oologah Dam and points downstream from the Highway 20 gage. Several homes are flooded west of Claremore near Blue Starr Drive and Lowery Road. This exceeds the flood of October 14, 1986 when the stage reached 45.0 feet, which is the worst flood that has occurred since Oologah Dam was completed in 1963. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
44 ft
severe flooding occurs between Oologah Dam and points downstream from the Highway 20 gage. Some homes are flooded west of Claremore at the west end of Blue Starr Drive and Lowery Road is flooded. This flood will approach the magnitude of the October 14, 1986 flood when the stage reached 45.0 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
42 ft
severe flooding occurs downstream from Oologah Dam. Some homes may be flooded west of Claremore at the west end of Blue Starr Drive.
40 ft
extensive flooding occurs downstream from Oologah Dam. Blue Starr Drive and Lowery Road west of Claremore are flooded and homes are isolated by high water.
38 ft
extensive lowland flooding occurs west of Claremore between Lowery Road and Blue Starr Drive. Some homes may be isolated west of Claremore between Lowery Road and Blue Starr Drive.
36 ft
minor lowland flooding may occur west of Claremore. Blue Starr Road west of Claremore may be covered by water.
35 ft
faster flows are expected along the river but no flooding occurs. Interests near the river should continue to monitor later forecasts.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1943 | 55.05 ft | 182,000 cfs |
| May 10, 1961 | 50.06 ft | 116,000 cfs |
| Apr 12, 1944 | 47.23 ft | 85,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CLRO2
River
Verdigris River
County
Rogers, OK
Coordinates
36.3075°N, 95.6997°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Verdigris River near Claremore?
The Verdigris River near Claremore gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07176000) 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 near Claremore?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Verdigris River near Claremore is 36 feet. Action stage begins at 35 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 40 feet, and major flooding at 44 feet.
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Where is the Verdigris River near Claremore gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rogers County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.3075°N, 95.6997°W. USGS site number: 07176000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.