Vermilion River near Crane Lake, MN
Is Vermilion River near Crane Lake, MN flooding right now?
No — Vermilion River near Crane Lake, MN is at 4.81 ft, 9.2 ft below its 14 ft flood stage, as of 24 min ago.
Gauge height
4.81 ft
Streamflow
131 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.43 ft on Sat, May 14, 2022.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 13.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.43 ft | 2022-05-14 |
| 15.2 ft | 1985-04-25 |
| 15.15 ft | 1979-04-01 |
| 14.76 ft | 2011-04-14 |
| 14.19 ft | 2001-05-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Duck Creek near Nett Lake, MN | 27.4 mi | Koochiching County |
| Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lake near Ray, MN | 29.5 mi | St. Louis County |
| Nett Lake River near Nett Lake, MN | 30.5 mi | Koochiching County |
| Sturgeon River near Chisholm, MN | 43.6 mi | St. Louis County |
| Sand River near Britt, MN | 43.8 mi | St. Louis County |
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