Major Flood
30 ft
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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
22 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
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.
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 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Vermillion River at Vermillion?
The Vermillion River at Vermillion gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06479010) 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 Vermillion River at Vermillion?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Vermillion River at Vermillion is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Vermillion River rises?
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Where is the Vermillion River at Vermillion gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, South Dakota at coordinates 42.8172°N, 96.9239°W. USGS site number: 06479010. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.