RIVER GAUGE · BLACK VERMILLION RIVER
Black Vermillion River at Frankfort
Marshall County, Kansas
Water level3.05 ft
Flow46 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood27.5 ft
Major flood40.5 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2019 | 32.72 ft | — |
| Jul 21, 1993 | 32.28 ft | — |
| Jul 5, 1993 | 30.28 ft | 18,700 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 2.9
River approaches zero flow.
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