Vermilion River at Surrey St. at Lafayette, LA
Gauge height
7.14 ft
Streamflow
662 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.87 ft | 1940-08-09 |
| 17.62 ft | 2016-08-15 |
| 16.8 ft | 1947-03-13 |
| 16.37 ft | 1942-04-08 |
| 15.81 ft | 1993-01-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Vermilion River near Lafayette, LA | 2.2 mi | St. Martin Parish |
| Vermillion Rvr N. of I-10 at Lafayette, La | 3.8 mi | Lafayette Parish |
| Ruth Canal near Ruth, LA | 6.7 mi | St. Martin Parish |
| Vermilion River at Hwy 733 near Lafayette, LA | 7.2 mi | Lafayette Parish |
| Vermilion River at Hwy 92 at Milton, LA | 9.4 mi | Vermilion Parish |
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