Is the Vermilion River flooding?
The Vermilion River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Louisiana. 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 6 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 Louisiana river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Vermilion River at Surrey St. at Lafayette, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.82 ft on 21 August 2016, carrying 5,260 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1968 (57 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.62 ft, 11.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion River near Lafayette, LA | No flooding | 3.29 ft | 11 ft | |
| Vermilion River at Surrey St. at Lafayette, LA | No flooding | 5.62 ft | 10 ft | |
| Vermilion River at Perry, LA | No flooding | 4.69 ft | 9 ft | |
| Vermilion River at Hwy 733 near Lafayette, LA | No flood stage defined | 3.95 ft | — | |
| Vermilion River at Hwy 92 at Milton, LA | No flood stage defined | 9.98 ft | — | |
| Vermilion River at Woodlawn, LA | No flood stage defined | 3.96 ft | — |