Major Flood
1531 ft
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MVRS2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1530 ft
Minor Flood
1527 ft
Action Stage
1525 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1534 ft
The Clark Street bridge in Montrose is overtopped. Several structures near the gauge are in danger of flooding.
1533 ft
248th Street begins to flood, and the bridge on 252nd Street is overtopped.
1531.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Clark Street bridge in Montrose, and parts of Clark Street begin to flood.
1531 ft
Water overtops the culvert on 248th Street. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 252nd Street, and portions of 252nd Street begin to flood east of the bridge. South 1st Avenue in Montrose will also begin to flood.
1530 ft
Major agricultural flooding begins throughout this reach of the river. The culvert on 245th Street is overtopped flooding the road, and water reaches the top of the culvert opening on 248th Street. Flooding also begins to affect the campground near the Clark Street bridge in Montrose.
1529.5 ft
Water begins to surround some outbuildings south of 248th.
1529 ft
Water reaches the streamgage sensor and may result in a loss of data.
1527 ft
Minor agricultural flooding begins throughout this reach of the river. Water reaches the top of the culvert opening on 245th Street, and water overtops the culvert on 244th Street flooding the road.
1526 ft
Water reaches the top of the culvert opening on 244th Street.
1525 ft
Minor lowland flooding 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1527.16 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 1523.94 ft | — |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1522.47 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MVRS2
River
East Fork Vermillion River
County
McCook, SD
Coordinates
43.7890°N, 97.2114°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Fork Vermillion River above Montrose?
The East Fork Vermillion River above Montrose gauge is maintained by USGS 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 East Fork Vermillion River above Montrose?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Fork Vermillion River above Montrose is 1527 feet. Action stage begins at 1525 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1530 feet, and major flooding at 1531 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Fork Vermillion River rises?
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Where is the East Fork Vermillion River above Montrose gauge located?
The gauge is located in McCook County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.7890°N, 97.2114°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of South Dakota DANR
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.