RIVER GAUGE · VERMILION RIVER (MN)
Vermilion River (MN) at Crane Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Water level4.33 ft
Flow91 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on Vermilion River (MN)
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DownstreamRainy River at Crane Lake
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