Verdigris River near Claremore
Critical Stages
35' - Action
36' - Flood
40' - Moderate
44' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:30 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.65 ft
Flow: 0.149 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/15 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 3.7 | 0.163 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 3.7 | 0.163 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 3.6 | 0.136 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 3.65 | 0.149 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 3.65 | 0.149 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 3.66 | 0.151 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 3.65 | 0.149 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 3.65 | 0.149 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 3.65 | 0.149 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 3.66 | 0.151 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 3.66 | 0.151 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 3.67 | 0.154 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 3.69 | 0.16 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 3.69 | 0.16 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 3.67 | 0.154 |
| 6:30 AM 12/15 | 3.67 | 0.154 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 3.7 | 0.163 |
| 5:30 AM 12/15 | 3.7 | 0.163 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 3.7 | 0.163 |
| 4:30 AM 12/15 | 3.68 | 0.157 |
| 4:00 AM 12/15 | 3.67 | 0.154 |
| 3:30 AM 12/15 | 3.7 | 0.163 |
| 3:00 AM 12/15 | 3.7 | 0.163 |
| 2:30 AM 12/15 | 3.7 | 0.163 |
| 2:00 AM 12/15 | 3.69 | 0.16 |
| 1:30 AM 12/15 | 3.69 | 0.16 |
| 1:00 AM 12/15 | 3.69 | 0.16 |
| 12:30 AM 12/15 | 3.69 | 0.16 |
| 12:00 AM 12/15 | 3.69 | 0.16 |
| 11:30 PM 12/14 | 3.69 | 0.16 |
| 11:00 PM 12/14 | 3.69 | 0.16 |
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 3.69 | 0.16 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 3.69 | 0.16 |
46' -
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' -
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' -
severe flooding occurs downstream from Oologah Dam. Some homes may be flooded west of Claremore at the west end of Blue Starr Drive.
40' -
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' -
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' -
minor lowland flooding may occur west of Claremore. Blue Starr Road west of Claremore may be covered by water.
35' -
faster flows are expected along the river but no flooding occurs. Interests near the river should continue to monitor later forecasts.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 21, 1943 | 55.05 |
| May 11, 1961 | 50.06 |
| Apr 13, 1944 | 47.23 |
| Apr 21, 1945 | 47.14 |
| Oct 4, 1945 | 46.98 |
| Jul 6, 1951 | 46.95 |
| Nov 2, 1941 | 46.6 |
| May 13, 1943 | 46.55 |
| Jun 15, 1957 | 46.51 |
| Jun 27, 1948 | 46.41 |
| Oct 8, 1941 | 45.83 |
| Oct 5, 1959 | 45.76 |
| May 27, 2019 | 45.75 |
| Oct 12, 1986 | 44.99 |
| Jul 23, 1948 | 44.8 |
| May 30, 2019 | 44.69 |
| Apr 20, 1947 | 44.51 |
| Apr 22, 1941 | 44.46 |
| Jun 14, 1941 | 44.3 |
| Jul 20, 1951 | 44.16 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
