Major Flood
16.5 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.5 ft
Water overtops the 272nd Street bridge at the gage site.
20.5 ft
The bridge on 275th St over the East Fork of the river is overtopped. 272nd St near the gage is flooded.
19.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 272nd Street at the gage.
17 ft
Hwy 19 north of 272nd begins to flood. Water begins to approach at least one house off of 272nd St.
16.5 ft
275th east of Parker is flooded. The bridge on 271st St just west of Highway 19 is overtopped.
16 ft
The bridges on 455th Avenue and 456th Avenue are both overtopped and water may approach 275th east of Parker.
15 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 456th Avenue.
14 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 455th Avenue.
13 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 273rd St and water may begin to surround a few outbuildings near the gauge location.
12 ft
Flooding of agricultural land begins.
11.5 ft
The lowest portions of 273rd St may begin to flood.
10 ft
Some flooding is possible across the lowest banks and ditches.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2019 | 17.6 ft | 6,010 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 17.53 ft | 6,540 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 16.09 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VRPS2
River
East Fork Vermillion River
County
Turner, SD
Coordinates
43.4453°N, 97.1098°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Fork Vermillion River near Parker?
The East Fork Vermillion River near Parker gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06478600) 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 near Parker?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Fork Vermillion River near Parker is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Fork Vermillion River rises?
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Where is the East Fork Vermillion River near Parker gauge located?
The gauge is located in Turner County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.4453°N, 97.1098°W. USGS site number: 06478600. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- 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.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.