Vermilion River near Vermilion OH
Is Vermilion River near Vermilion OH flooding right now?
Vermilion River near Vermilion OH measured 2.23 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.8 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.23 ft
Streamflow
32 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 15.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.14 ft on Sun, Jul 6, 1969.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 15.5 ft | 13.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.14 ft | 1969-07-06 |
| 16.33 ft | 1977-12-15 |
| 16.13 ft | 1979-03-04 |
| 15.82 ft | 1963-03-06 |
| 13.8 ft | 1959-01-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Old Woman Creek at Berlin Rd near Huron OH | 10.5 mi | Erie County |
| West Branch Black River above Elyria OH | 10.7 mi | Lorain County |
| Black River at Elyria OH | 11.0 mi | Lorain County |
| East Branch Black River at Elyria OH | 11.8 mi | Lorain County |
| Huron River at Milan OH | 16.1 mi | Erie 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.