Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: DVSS2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
The bridge on North St in Centerville and the bridge on 295th west of Centerville are overtopped.
20.5 ft
The bridge at the gauge site on 461st Ave is overtopped.
17 ft
The lowest portions of 461st Ave north of the gauge site begin to flood.
16.5 ft
The bridge 1 mile west of Davis on Highway 18 is overtopped, and the water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile northwest of Davis on 460th Avenue.
15.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile southwest of Davis on 286th Street.
15 ft
Major flooding of agricultural land begins, flooding approximately 25000 acres between Davis and Vermillion. The town of Davis and several rural roads also begin flooding.
14.5 ft
The higher banks and levees get overtopped, and flooding of some rural roads south of Davis begins. Also 280th Street between 459th and 460th Avenue is flooded.
13.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile west of Davis on Highway 18.
13 ft
Moderate flooding of agricultural land begins.
12 ft
Several houses just west of Davis are surrounded by water. Gunderson Park in Centerville begins to flood.
11 ft
Agricultural flooding begins
10 ft
The lowest banks begin to be overtopped with some low lying areas flooded.
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 | 17.9 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 16.4 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 16.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
DVSS2
River
Vermillion River
County
Turner, SD
Coordinates
43.2367°N, 96.9837°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Vermillion River near Davis?
The Vermillion River near Davis 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 Davis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Vermillion River near Davis is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Vermillion River rises?
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Where is the Vermillion River near Davis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Turner County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.2367°N, 96.9837°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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 readings not routinely updated during non-flooding situations.