Little Vermillion River near Salem
South Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in McCook County, South Dakota on the Little Vermillion River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06478540, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
9 ft
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14.5 ft
The bridge on Highway 81 is overtopped.
11.5 ft
443rd Avenue 1 mile east of the gage is flooded.
10.5 ft
The bridges on 248th Street and 444th Avenue are overtopped, and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 81.
9.5 ft
The bridge on 442nd Avenue at the gage is overtopped, and the water reaches the top of the culverts on 247th Street northwest of the gage and on 443rd Avenue east of the gage.
8 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridges on 247th Street, 248th Street, and 444th Avenue.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 1993 | 11.95 ft | 3,300 cfs |
| Jul 3, 1993 | 11.95 ft | 3,300 cfs |
| Mar 27, 1997 | 10.01 ft | 1,560 cfs |
| Mar 27, 1997 | 10.01 ft | 1,560 cfs |
| Jun 19, 1984 | 9.88 ft | 900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LVSS2
River
Little Vermillion River
County
McCook, SD
Coordinates
43.7942°N, 97.3672°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Vermillion River near Salem?
The Little Vermillion River near Salem gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06478540) 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 Little Vermillion River near Salem?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Vermillion River near Salem is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Vermillion River rises?
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Where is the Little Vermillion River near Salem gauge located?
The gauge is located in McCook County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.7942°N, 97.3672°W. USGS site number: 06478540. 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
- No forecasts are available for this location