Is the Vermillion River flooding?
The Vermillion River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Minnesota. 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 Vermillion River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 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 Minnesota river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Vermillion River near Empire, MN. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.00 ft on 16 September 1992, carrying 6,570 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1942 (56 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.58 ft, 8.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion River at Hastings, MN | No current data | — | — | — |
| Vermillion River near Empire, MN | No flood stage defined | 1.58 ft | — |