Verdigris River near Lenapah
Oklahoma — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Nowata County, Oklahoma on the Verdigris River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07171000, 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
36 ft
Moderate Flood
32 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
42 ft
disasterous flooding occurs between the Kansas border and headwaters of Oologah Lake. Highway 10 east of Lenapah is under several feet of swift water. Highway 169 south of the Kansas border is closed. Highway 28 east of Delaware is closed. Some homes around South Coffeyville are flooded. This approaches the record flood of 43.19 feet from July 2, 2007. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
40 ft
disastrous flooding occurs between the Kansas border and headwaters of Lake Oologah. State Highway 10 east of Lenapah is under several feet of swift water. Highway 169 south of the Kansas border is closed. This is near the second highest flood of 40.44 feet on May 20, 1943. The record flood at this site is 43.19 feet on July 2, 2007. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
39 ft
extreme flooding occurs in Nowata County. Many rural roads are closed. State Highway 10 east of Lenapah is under several feet of water. Highway 169 south of the Kansas border is closed. This exceeds the flood of October 5, 1986 when the river reached 38.3 feet and approach the flood of May 8, 1961 when the river reached 39.78 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
38 ft
extreme flooding occurs in Nowata County. Many rural roads are closed. State Highway 10 east of Lenapah is under several feet of water. Highway 169 south of the Kansas border may be closed. This will be similar to a flood on July 4, 1976 when the river reached 38.6 feet or on October 5, 1986 when the river reached 38.3 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
36 ft
very serious flooding occurs in Nowata County. This is a dangerous and life threatening situation. Many rural roads are closed. State Highway 10 is impassable at a point 5 miles east of Lenapah.
34 ft
serious agricultural flooding occurs between the Kansas border and headwaters of Lake Oologah. State Highway 10 is impassable at a point 5 miles east of Lenapah.
32 ft
moderate flooding affects mainly farmland and rural roads. State Highway 10 is threatened by high water at a point 5 miles east of Lenapah.
30 ft
minor flooding affects farmland and rural roads.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2007 | 43.19 ft | 192,000 cfs |
| Jul 2, 2007 | 43.19 ft | 192,000 cfs |
| May 19, 1943 | 40.44 ft | 137,000 cfs |
| May 19, 1943 | 40.44 ft | 137,000 cfs |
| May 7, 1961 | 39.78 ft | 121,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LEPO2
River
Verdigris River
County
Nowata, OK
Coordinates
36.8511°N, 95.5858°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Verdigris River near Lenapah?
The Verdigris River near Lenapah gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07171000) 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 Lenapah?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Verdigris River near Lenapah is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
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Where is the Verdigris River near Lenapah gauge located?
The gauge is located in Nowata County, Oklahoma at coordinates 36.8511°N, 95.5858°W. USGS site number: 07171000. 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.