Vermilion River near Danville, IL
Is Vermilion River near Danville, IL flooding right now?
Vermilion River near Danville, IL measured 3.41 ft on 2026-09-22 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 14.6 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.41 ft
Streamflow
478 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.56 ft on Wed, Apr 13, 1994.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 14.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 18.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 24.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.56 ft | 1994-04-13 |
| 28.59 ft | 1939-03-13 |
| 27.42 ft | 2018-02-22 |
| 27.09 ft | 1943-05-19 |
| 26.95 ft | 1959-02-11 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Vermilion River above Oakwood, IL | 8.1 mi | Vermilion County |
| Wabash River at Covington, IN | 10.4 mi | Warren County |
| North Fork Vermilion River near Bismarck, IL | 11.6 mi | Vermilion County |
| Redwood Creek near Marshfield, IN | 14.8 mi | Warren County |
| Spoon River near St. Joseph, IL | 23.1 mi | Champaign 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.