Major Flood
40.5 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
27.5 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27.5 ft
Area in the vicinity of 19th Terrace and Vista Roads floods.
26 ft
The west bank of the river floods.
19 ft
Minor flooding of lowland areas occurs along the river from Vermillion to the mouth of the Black Vermillion River.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2.9
River approaches zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2019 | 32.72 ft | — |
| Jul 21, 1993 | 32.28 ft | — |
| Jul 5, 1993 | 30.28 ft | 18,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FKFK1
River
Black Vermillion River
County
Marshall, KS
Coordinates
39.6819°N, 96.4425°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black Vermillion River at Frankfort?
The Black Vermillion River at Frankfort gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06885500) 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 Black Vermillion River at Frankfort?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Vermillion River at Frankfort is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27.5 feet, and major flooding at 40.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black Vermillion River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Black Vermillion River at Frankfort 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 Black Vermillion River at Frankfort gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marshall County, Kansas at coordinates 39.6819°N, 96.4425°W. USGS site number: 06885500. 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.