Major Flood
18 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Gold Mine Road not passable. Flooding over roadway and public river access.
14 ft
Gold Mine Road flooding likely at public river access. Access to Gold Mine Camp affected.
12 ft
Flooding of Gold Mine Road and public river access begins.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | 16.43 ft | 5,310 cfs |
| Apr 24, 1985 | 15.2 ft | 4,360 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1979 | 15.15 ft | 4,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CLKM5
River
Vermilion River (MN)
County
St. Louis, MN
Coordinates
48.2647°N, 92.5658°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Vermilion River (MN) at Crane Lake?
The Vermilion River (MN) at Crane Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05129115) 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 (MN) at Crane Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Vermilion River (MN) at Crane Lake is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Vermilion River (MN) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Vermilion River (MN) at Crane Lake 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 (MN) at Crane Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Louis County, Minnesota at coordinates 48.2647°N, 92.5658°W. USGS site number: 05129115. 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.