Verdigris River near Inola
Oklahoma — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wagoner County, Oklahoma on the Verdigris River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07178600, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
48 ft
Moderate Flood
45 ft
Minor Flood
42 ft
Action Stage
42 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
54 ft
near record flooding occurs between the Port of Catoosa to the pool of Newt Graham Lock and Dam. Some 73,000 acres of land along the river, including landings and parks, are inundated. The flood of record was 54.93 feet on May 21, 1943. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
52 ft
very severe flooding occurs from the twin Highway 412 bridges downstream. Parks and landings along the Verdigris River are inundated. This will approach the flood of October 5, 1959 when the river crested at 53.20 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
50 ft
severe flooding occurs from the twin Highway 412 bridges downstream. Landings and parks along the river are covered to depths of several feet. This will approach the flood of May 25, 1957 when the river crested at 51.50 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
48 ft
widespread agricultural flooding occurs. Some landings and parks along the river are inundated. This is a dangerous situation.
46 ft
widespread agricultural flooding occurs. Parks along the river are inundated and some landings may be affected.
45 ft
moderate agricultural flooding occurs. Parks along the river are flooded and some landings may be affected. This will approach the flooding which occurred on August 18, 1961 when the river crested at 44.38 feet.
44 ft
widespread minor agricultural flooding occurs. Parks along the river may be flooded.
42 ft
minor agricultural flooding occurs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1943 | 54.93 ft | 224,000 cfs |
| May 20, 1943 | 54.93 ft | 224,000 cfs |
| Oct 4, 1959 | 53.2 ft | 101,000 cfs |
| Oct 4, 1959 | 53.2 ft | 101,000 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1957 | 52.75 ft | 85,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
INOO2
River
Verdigris River
County
Wagoner, OK
Coordinates
36.1647°N, 95.6189°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Verdigris River near Inola?
The Verdigris River near Inola gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07178600) 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 Inola?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Verdigris River near Inola is 42 feet. Action stage begins at 42 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 45 feet, and major flooding at 48 feet.
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Where is the Verdigris River near Inola gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wagoner County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.1647°N, 95.6189°W. USGS site number: 07178600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.