Vermillion River near Vermillion, SD
Is Vermillion River near Vermillion, SD flooding right now?
Vermillion River near Vermillion, SD measured 1.26 ft on 2026-09-11 00:15:00 UTC. That observation was 19.7 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.26 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.15 ft on Sun, Jun 23, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 16.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 19.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 20.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 28.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.15 ft | 2024-06-23 |
| 31.77 ft | 1984-06-23 |
| 29.87 ft | 2019-03-16 |
| 26.68 ft | 1993-07-08 |
| 26.09 ft | 2010-03-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River near Maskell, Nebr. | 6.7 mi | Dixon County |
| Missouri River near St. James, NE | 8.9 mi | Cedar County |
| Brule Creek near Elk Point SD | 12.0 mi | Union County |
| Bow Creek near St. James, Nebr. | 12.8 mi | Cedar County |
| Bow Creek near Wynot, Nebr. | 13.1 mi | Cedar 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.