LITTLE VERMILLION R NEAR SALEM,SD
Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.95 ft on Sun, Jul 4, 1993.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | — |
| Major flood | 9 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.95 ft | 1993-07-04 |
| 10.01 ft | 1997-03-28 |
| 9.88 ft | 1984-06-20 |
| 9.28 ft | 2010-03-14 |
| 9.21 ft | 2011-03-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR RAMONA, SD | 21.8 mi | Miner County |
| SKUNK CREEK NEAR HARTFORD, SD | 25.8 mi | Minnehaha County |
| SKUNK CREEK NEAR CHESTER, SD | 26.8 mi | Minnehaha County |
| EAST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER, SD | 27.4 mi | Turner County |
| WEST FORK VERMILLION RIVER NEAR PARKER, SD | 27.4 mi | Turner 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.