Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.5 ft
The bridge on Highway 44 just northwest of Parker is overtopped.
14 ft
The bridge on 274th Street at the gage is overtopped.
13.5 ft
The bridge on 275th over the West Fork of the river east of Parker is overtopped. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 44 northwest of Parker.
13 ft
The bridges on 453rd and 454th north of Parker are both overtopped.
12 ft
Highway 44 begins to flood as do numerous county and township roads. Thunder Valley drag strip starts to see flooding of fields and grandstand areas.
11.5 ft
456th Ave and 276th St east of Parker will be flooded.
11 ft
Major agricultural flooding begins, and a few county and township roads will begin to flood, including Thunder Valley Ave near the gage site.
10 ft
The lowest portion of 453rd and W 6th St on the north side of Parker may flood. Moderate flooding of agricultural land begins.
9 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural land begins and the lowest portion of 274th near the gage site may begin to flood.
8 ft
Some flooding of the lowest lying banks and ditches is possible.
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 | 15.51 ft | 17,500 cfs |
| May 7, 1993 | 13.14 ft | 6,300 cfs |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 13.08 ft | 9,390 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PKRS2
River
West Fork Vermillion River
County
Turner, SD
Coordinates
43.4156°N, 97.2052°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Fork Vermillion River near Parker?
The West Fork Vermillion River near Parker gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06478690) 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 West Fork Vermillion River near Parker?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Fork Vermillion River near Parker is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Fork Vermillion River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add West Fork Vermillion River near Parker to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the West Fork Vermillion River near Parker gauge located?
The gauge is located in Turner County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.4156°N, 97.2052°W. USGS site number: 06478690. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Vermillion River near Chancellor
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.