Is the Vermilion River flooding?
The Vermilion River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Illinois. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Vermilion River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Illinois river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Vermilion River near Danville, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 31.56 ft on 13 April 1994, carrying 47,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (104 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.41 ft, 28.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion River near Danville, IL | No flooding | 3.41 ft | 18 ft | |
| Vermilion River at Pontiac, IL | No flooding | 3.25 ft | 14 ft | |
| Vermilion River near Leonore, IL | No flooding | 3.86 ft | 16 ft |