Verdigris River at Altoona
Critical Stages
15' - Action
19' - Flood
21' - Moderate
26' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:45 PM CST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.79 ft
Flow: 0.198 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 3.78 | 0.194 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 3.78 | 0.194 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 3.78 | 0.194 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 3.78 | 0.194 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 3.78 | 0.194 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 3.78 | 0.194 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 3.78 | 0.194 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 3.78 | 0.194 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 3.78 | 0.194 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 4:30 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 4:15 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 3:45 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
| 3:30 PM 12/14 | 3.79 | 0.198 |
26' -
Extensive flooding along both banks of the river with water reaching the ground floor of the Altoona Water Plant.
21' -
Flood waters begin to threaten outlining facilities of the city's water plant. Water Plant's clearwell may become flooded.
19' -
Expect flooding of agricultural fields and gravel road near the river bridge off of Highway 47.
15' -
Expect overflows on the west bank.
14' -
Expect overflows on the east bank.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2007 | 24.58 |
| May 26, 2019 | 21.93 |
| May 22, 2019 | 20.62 |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 20.57 |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 20.32 |
| Jun 27, 2021 | 20.07 |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 19.68 |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 19.62 |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 19.59 |
| May 8, 2019 | 19.53 |
| May 28, 2008 | 19.44 |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 19.21 |
| Jul 17, 2021 | 19.21 |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 19.13 |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 18.89 |
| May 25, 2015 | 18.85 |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 17.67 |
| Mar 13, 2021 | 16.72 |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 16.46 |
| Jul 31, 2013 | 16.21 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.