NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Forecasts for the Vermillion River at Vermillion are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Historical Crests (1) 31.77 ft on 06/23/1984 (2) 26.68 ft on 07/08/1993 (3) 26.09 ft on 03/19/2010 (4) 22.10 ft on 04/02/1997 (5) 19.76 ft on 04/24/2011 Show More Historical Crests
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
Flood Impacts & Photos
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Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 19.
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The University Road bridge at the gage is overtopped.
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Water reaches the bottom deck of the railroad bridge west of Vermillion. Flood waters are 10 feet deep in some farm houses...and the Terminal Grain Corporation is flooded.
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Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on University Road at the gage.
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THE BRIDGE ON NORTH CRAWFORD NORTHEAST OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED
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The bridge on University Road near 312th Street is overtopped.
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Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on North Crawford Avenue northeast of the gage.
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Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on University Road near 312th Street...significant agricultural flooding begins...and a few farm houses are affected by high water.
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Minor flooding of some low lying agricultural land begins.
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NWS Information
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