Vermillion River near Davis
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 21.00 ftThe bridge on North St in Centerville and the bridge on 295th west of Centerville are overtopped.
- 20.50 ftThe bridge at the gauge site on 461st Ave is overtopped.
- 17.00 ftThe lowest portions of 461st Ave north of the gauge site begin to flood.
- 16.50 ftThe 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.
- 15.50 ftWater reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile southwest of Davis on 286th Street.
- 15.00 ftMajor flooding of agricultural land begins, flooding approximately 25000 acres between Davis and Vermillion. The town of Davis and several rural roads also begin flooding.
- 14.50 ftThe 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.
- 13.50 ftWater reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile west of Davis on Highway 18.
- 13.00 ftModerate flooding of agricultural land begins.
- 12.00 ftSeveral houses just west of Davis are surrounded by water. Gunderson Park in Centerville begins to flood.
- 11.00 ftAgricultural flooding begins
- 10.00 ftThe lowest banks begin to be overtopped with some low lying areas flooded.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11% |
| Moderate flooding | 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.
Crest history
32 crests on NOAA’s list since 1969.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 22, 2024 | 17.90 ft |
| 2 | March 15, 2010 | 16.40 ft |
| 3 | March 15, 2019 | 16.20 ft |
| 4 | April 7, 1969 | 15.75 ft |
| 5 | July 5, 1993 | 15.60 ft |
| 6 | June 22, 1984 | 15.10 ft |
| 7 | March 29, 1997 | 14.90 ft |
| 8 | April 24, 2001 | 14.60 ft |
| 9 | June 23, 2018 | 14.40 ft |
| 10 | March 23, 1979 | 14.04 ft |
| 11 | March 20, 2011 | 14.00 ft |
| 12 | September 22, 1986 | 13.90 ft |
| 13 | May 8, 2007 | 13.50 ft |
| 14 | June 21, 1983 | 13.30 ft |
| 15 | May 30, 1995 | 13.24 ft |
| 16 | May 28, 2013 | 13.00 ft |
| 17 | March 26, 1987 | 13.00 ft |
| 18 | May 31, 2004 | 13.00 ft |
| 19 | May 10, 2012 | 13.00 ft |
| 20 | March 17, 1985 | 12.76 ft |
| 21 | March 7, 1994 | 12.75 ft |
| 22 | June 18, 2014 | 12.60 ft |
| 23 | March 21, 1978 | 12.53 ft |
| 24 | March 7, 2020 | 12.20 ft |
| 25 | March 7, 1973 | 11.27 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 22, 2024: 17.90 ft
- April 3, 2023: 9.59 ft
- March 7, 2020: 12.20 ft
- March 15, 2019: 16.20 ft
- June 23, 2018: 14.40 ft
- June 18, 2014: 12.60 ft
- May 28, 2013: 13.00 ft
- May 10, 2012: 13.00 ft
- March 20, 2011: 14.00 ft
- March 15, 2010: 16.40 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 readings not routinely updated during non-flooding situations.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.