Major Flood
16 ft
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24.9 ft
The river is at its flood of record. Water several feet deep in portions of Crowley, Lafayette, Kaplan and other nearby communities. Portions of Hwy 167 between Lafayette and Abbeville under 5 feet of water.
16 ft
Widespread major flooding will occur with numerous homes and roads flooded throughout Lafayette down stream to Abbeville and Perry. Large areas of inundation as result of backwater flooding of the coulees that drain in the river.
14.6 ft
Widespread moderate flooding will occur with a few homes flooded near the river or from backwater flooding of the coulees and bayou that intersect the river.
14 ft
Moderate flooding in Lafayette, with significant flooding near where coulees and bayous intersect the Vermilion River.
13.5 ft
Flooding of some yards near the river will occur. Significant flooding of Beaver Park and Vermilionville will occur.
11.5 ft
Minor flooding of Beaver Park and Vermilionville near the river will occur.
10 ft
Minor flooding of Heymann Park off of Highway 90 will occur.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1940 | 24.87 ft | — |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 17.62 ft | 6,930 cfs |
| Mar 12, 1947 | 16.8 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VLSL1
River
Vermilion River
County
Lafayette, LA
Coordinates
30.2172°N, 91.9925°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Vermilion River at Lafayette - Surrey Street?
The Vermilion River at Lafayette - Surrey Street gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07386880) 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 at Lafayette - Surrey Street?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Vermilion River at Lafayette - Surrey Street is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Vermilion River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Vermilion River at Lafayette - Surrey Street 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 at Lafayette - Surrey Street gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lafayette County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.2172°N, 91.9925°W. USGS site number: 07386880. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.