Major Flood
1297 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
1294 ft
Minor Flood
1290 ft
Action Stage
1288 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1299 ft
Highway 44 begins to flood east of the bridge.
1297 ft
280th Street begins to flood, and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 44. Several outbuildings and homes are flooded or in danger of flooding.
1294 ft
Major agricultural flooding begins, and the railroad near 276th Street is overtopped. At least one home near the gauge is in danger of flooding.
1291 ft
The lower spots on 279th Street begin to flood.
1290 ft
The bridge on 276th Street is overtopped, water reaches the bottom of the railroad bridge near 276th Street, and significant agricultural flooding begins.
1289 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 279th Street.
1288 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 270th Street, and the low water crossing east of the bridge on 276th floods.
1286 ft
The lowest banks overflow with minor lowland flooding.
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 21, 2024 | 1297.87 ft | — |
| Apr 9, 2023 | 1287.11 ft | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1283.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
VRCS2
River
Vermillion River
County
Turner, SD
Coordinates
43.3730°N, 97.0544°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Vermillion River near Chancellor?
The Vermillion River near Chancellor 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 Vermillion River near Chancellor?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Vermillion River near Chancellor is 1290 feet. Action stage begins at 1288 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1294 feet, and major flooding at 1297 feet.
How do I get alerts when Vermillion River rises?
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Where is the Vermillion River near Chancellor gauge located?
The gauge is located in Turner County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.3730°N, 97.0544°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.