Vermillion River at Vermillion
Clay County, South Dakota
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 35 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 19.
- 31 ft
The University Road bridge at the gauge is overtopped.
- 30 ft
Water reaches the bottom deck of the railroad bridge west of Vermillion. Flood waters are 10 feet deep in some farm houses, and the terminal grain corporation is flooded.
- 29 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on University Road at the gauge.
- 28 ft
The lowest portions of University Rd north of the gauge location bridge begin to flood.
- 26 ft
The bridge on North Crawford Avenue northeast of the gauge is overtopped
- 24 ft
The bridge on University Road near 312th Street is overtopped.
- 23 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on North Crawford Avenue northeast of the gauge.
- 21 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on University Road near 312th Street, significant agricultural flooding begins, and a few farm houses are affected by high water.
- 18 ft
Minor flooding of some low lying agricultural land begins. Portions of the bike trail at Cotton Park in Vermillion begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2024 | 33.15 ft | 35,300 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 31.77 ft | 21,400 cfs |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 29.87 ft | 16,600 cfs |
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