Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36.7 ft
Water overtops Danville Sanitary District berm.
28 ft
Flooding begins to a small trailer park in Eugene Indiana and damage begins to a few homes in Cayuga Indiana.
26 ft
Flooding begins downstream in Eugene and Cayuga Indiana.
18 ft
Minor flooding begins to some secondary roads and agricultural land not protected by levees.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 1994 | 31.56 ft | 47,900 cfs |
| Mar 12, 1939 | 28.59 ft | 48,700 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 27.42 ft | 39,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DNVI2
River
Vermilion River (E-IL)
County
Vermilion, IL
Coordinates
40.1011°N, 87.5976°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Vermilion River (E-IL) near Danville?
The Vermilion River (E-IL) near Danville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03339000) 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 Vermilion River (E-IL) near Danville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Vermilion River (E-IL) near Danville is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Vermilion River (E-IL) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Vermilion River (E-IL) near Danville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Vermilion River (E-IL) near Danville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Vermilion County, Illinois at coordinates 40.1011°N, 87.5976°W. USGS site number: 03339000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.