Vermillion River at Vermillion
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 9:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 21.00 ft
- Record crest
- 33.15 ft2024
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 30.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 21.00 ft |
| Action | 18.00 ft |
- 35.00 ftWater reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 19.
- 31.00 ftThe University Road bridge at the gauge is overtopped.
- 30.00 ftWater reaches the bottom deck of the railroad bridge west of Vermillion. Flood waters are 10 feet deep in some farm houses, and the terminal grain corporation is flooded.
- 29.00 ftWater reaches the bottom of the bridge on University Road at the gauge.
- 28.00 ftThe lowest portions of University Rd north of the gauge location bridge begin to flood.
- 26.00 ftThe bridge on North Crawford Avenue northeast of the gauge is overtopped
- 24.00 ftThe bridge on University Road near 312th Street is overtopped.
- 23.00 ftWater reaches the bottom of the bridge on North Crawford Avenue northeast of the gauge.
- 21.00 ftWater reaches the bottom of the bridge on University Road near 312th Street, significant agricultural flooding begins, and a few farm houses are affected by high water.
- 18.00 ftMinor flooding of some low lying agricultural land begins. Portions of the bike trail at Cotton Park in Vermillion begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9% |
| Moderate flooding | 8% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
42 crests on NOAA’s list since 1984.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 23, 2024 | 33.15 ft |
| 2 | June 23, 1984 | 31.77 ft |
| 3 | March 16, 2019 | 29.87 ft |
| 4 | July 8, 1993 | 26.68 ft |
| 5 | March 19, 2010 | 26.09 ft |
| 6 | June 28, 2018 | 23.80 ft |
| 7 | April 2, 1997 | 22.10 ft |
| 8 | June 22, 2014 | 21.56 ft |
| 9 | April 24, 2011 | 19.76 ft |
| 10 | June 4, 1995 | 19.49 ft |
| 11 | June 5, 2005 | 17.99 ft |
| 12 | April 23, 1986 | 17.91 ft |
| 13 | March 30, 1987 | 16.37 ft |
| 14 | June 12, 2008 | 16.11 ft |
| 15 | April 30, 2001 | 16.08 ft |
| 16 | February 19, 1994 | 16.04 ft |
| 17 | July 3, 1999 | 15.77 ft |
| 18 | April 27, 1985 | 15.68 ft |
| 19 | May 3, 2016 | 15.57 ft |
| 20 | March 19, 2007 | 15.53 ft |
| 21 | April 27, 1998 | 14.60 ft |
| 22 | July 9, 2003 | 14.08 ft |
| 23 | June 3, 2004 | 13.76 ft |
| 24 | March 29, 2020 | 13.58 ft |
| 25 | June 17, 1990 | 13.52 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 1, 2025: 5.61 ft
- June 23, 2024: 33.15 ft
- April 5, 2023: 9.81 ft
- June 2, 2022: 9.05 ft
- March 26, 2021: 4.34 ft
- March 29, 2020: 13.58 ft
- March 16, 2019: 29.87 ft
- June 28, 2018: 23.80 ft
- May 2, 2017: 12.67 ft
- May 3, 2016: 15.57 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
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.