Vermillion River near Wakonda
South Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Clay County, South Dakota on the Vermillion River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06479000, 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
17 ft
Moderate Flood
15.5 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
19.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 461st Avenue near Lodi, and the highest levees will be overtopped.
19 ft
The intersection of Highway 19 and 46 begins to flood. The bridge on 302nd Street 1 mile east of Colfax Corner is overtopped.
18.5 ft
The bridge on highway 19 near Lodi, and the bridge on 461st Avenue northeast of Colfax Corner, are both overtopped.
18 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 303rd Street between Lodi and Colfax Corner.
17.5 ft
The bridge on 304th Street west of Dalesburg is overtopped. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 19 at the gauge location.
17 ft
Highway 19 south of Centerville is flooded. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 302nd Street east of Colfax Corner, and many of the levees will start to be overtopped with approximately 25000 acres flooded between Davis and Vermillion.
16.5 ft
Hwy 19 north of the gage location begins to flood. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 461st Avenue northeast of Colfax Corner, and major flooding of agricultural land south of Davis begins.
16 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 304th Street west of Dalesburg, Highway 19 near 299th Street begins to flood, 302nd Street near Colfax Corner will be flooded, and approximately 10000 acres could be flooded between Centerville and Vermillion.
15.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on highway 19 near Lodi, and 306th Street near Hub City will flood along with several other county roads.
15 ft
Highway 19 south of Centerville could start flooding if the levees fail.
14 ft
Minor flooding of low lying areas begins in non-leveed areas and some agricultural land will flood if the levees fail.
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 | 18.93 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 18.93 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 18.11 ft | 16,000 cfs |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 18.11 ft | 16,000 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 17.62 ft | 17,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Vermillion River near Wakonda?
The Vermillion River near Wakonda gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06479000) 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 Wakonda?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Vermillion River near Wakonda is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15.5 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Vermillion River rises?
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Where is the Vermillion River near Wakonda gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, South Dakota at coordinates 42.9903°N, 96.9633°W. USGS site number: 06479000. 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
- 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.