Vermilion River near Lafayette, LA
Is Vermilion River near Lafayette, LA flooding right now?
No — Vermilion River near Lafayette, LA is at 3.67 ft, 7.3 ft below its 11 ft flood stage, as of 41 min ago.
Gauge height
3.67 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 15 ft on Wed, Aug 17, 2016.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 10.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15 ft | 2016-08-17 |
| 12.78 ft | 2001-06-10 |
| 11.72 ft | 2004-05-19 |
| 10.56 ft | 1998-01-15 |
| 10.5 ft | 2002-11-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Vermilion River at Surrey St. at Lafayette, LA | 2.2 mi | Lafayette Parish |
| Vermillion River N. of I-10 at Lafayette, La | 4.0 mi | Lafayette Parish |
| Ruth Canal near Ruth, LA | 4.5 mi | St. Martin Parish |
| Vermilion River at Hwy 733 near Lafayette, LA | 8.9 mi | Lafayette Parish |
| Vermilion River (B. Vermilion) near Carencro, LA | 10.4 mi | Lafayette Parish |
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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.