East Fork Vermillion River near Parker, SD
Is East Fork Vermillion River near Parker, SD flooding right now?
East Fork Vermillion River near Parker, SD measured 5.04 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.0 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.04 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.6 ft on Fri, Sep 13, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 16.5 ft | 11.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.6 ft | 2019-09-13 |
| 17.53 ft | 2024-06-21 |
| 16.09 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 14.92 ft | 2010-03-13 |
| 12.73 ft | 1997-03-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Vermillion River near Parker, SD | 5.2 mi | Turner County |
| Skunk Creek near Hartford, SD | 16.8 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls, SD | 17.1 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls, SD | 18.5 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Willow Creek near Crooks, SD | 19.1 mi | Minnehaha County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.