Rivers in Ohio
Vermilion River near Mill Hollow MP
Below flood stage
2.29ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 1:00 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 17.14 ft1969
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 17.00 ftFEMA 0.2 percent flood level. This is very dangerous situation. Residents in Key Harbor, Vermilion and Olympic Outing Parks should begin evacuation procedures immediately.
- 15.50 ftFloodwaters will approach U.S. Route 6. Residents living along the Vermilion River should be prepared for major flood losses.
- 14.00 ftFEMA 1 percent flood level. Significant flooding can be expected from Mill Hollow Park north to Lake Erie. This may require some evacuations in Vermilion River Park and the Olympic Outing Club areas.
- 10.00 ftLowland flooding will occur in Mill Hollow Park.
- 9.50 ftState Route 60 in Huron County inundated.
- 9.00 ftRiverside Drive in Vermilion inundated. State Route 60 in Huron County threatened.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.
Crest history
38 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 6, 1969 | 17.14 ft |
| 2 | December 15, 1977 | 16.33 ft |
| 3 | March 4, 1979 | 16.13 ft |
| 4 | March 6, 1963 | 15.82 ft |
| 5 | January 21, 1959 | 13.80 ft |
| 6 | February 19, 1981 | 13.16 ft |
| 7 | January 27, 1976 | 13.11 ft |
| 8 | February 27, 1962 | 12.70 ft |
| 9 | March 2, 2007 | 12.63 ft |
| 10 | February 8, 2005 | 12.44 ft |
| 11 | February 23, 1971 | 12.20 ft |
| 12 | February 10, 2009 | 11.76 ft |
| 13 | March 15, 2003 | 11.54 ft |
| 14 | January 26, 1952 | 11.50 ft |
| 15 | December 3, 1950 | 11.50 ft |
| 16 | May 12, 1956 | 11.47 ft |
| 17 | February 4, 2022 | 11.36 ft |
| 18 | June 23, 2006 | 11.18 ft |
| 19 | February 25, 1958 | 10.99 ft |
| 20 | January 31, 2001 | 10.80 ft |
| 21 | April 24, 1950 | 10.70 ft |
| 22 | January 18, 1952 | 10.40 ft |
| 23 | July 11, 2013 | 9.67 ft |
| 24 | October 31, 2012 | 9.63 ft |
| 25 | February 21, 1955 | 9.44 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 25, 2024: 8.16 ft
- August 24, 2023: 8.96 ft
- February 4, 2022: 11.36 ft
- July 18, 2021: 8.44 ft
- March 29, 2020: 8.04 ft
- January 24, 2019: 7.37 ft
- November 2, 2018: 7.71 ft
- November 19, 2017: 7.28 ft
- July 11, 2013: 9.67 ft
- October 31, 2012: 9.63 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.