Major Flood
30 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Flooding of Pauling Run Road as well as widespread agricultural flooding along the creek.
24 ft
Pauling Run Road just east of the Gage floods. Flooding of agricultural fields continues.
20 ft
Minlor flooding occurs along Vermillion Creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1984 | 30.14 ft | 21,000 cfs |
| Jul 12, 1951 | 29.7 ft | 26,500 cfs |
| Oct 10, 1973 | 29.5 ft | 19,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VCWK1
River
Vermillion Creek
County
Pottawatomie, KS
Coordinates
39.3478°N, 96.2172°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Vermillion Creek near Wamego?
The Vermillion Creek near Wamego gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06888000) 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 Vermillion Creek near Wamego?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Vermillion Creek near Wamego is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Vermillion Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Vermillion Creek near Wamego 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 Vermillion Creek near Wamego gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas at coordinates 39.3478°N, 96.2172°W. USGS site number: 06888000. 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.