-210.0 cfs (-12.96%) since yesterday
137.21% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Vermillion River
was last observed at
1,410
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,797
acre-ft of water today; about 137%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,028 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-03-21 when daily discharge volume was observed at
8,980 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Vermillion River Nr Vermillion Sd
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,410 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Vermillion River, with a gauge stage of
9.67 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Vermillion River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,137 ft, the
Vermillion River Nr Vermillion Sd.
Last Updated
2024-05-05
Streamflow
1,410.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
137.21%
Maximum
8,980.0 cfs
2019-03-21
About the vermillion river
The Vermillion River is a tributary of the Mississippi River that flows through Minnesota and South Dakota. The river has a rich history of supporting Native American communities and early European settlers, who used it for transportation and fishing. The river spans a length of 107 miles and has a drainage area of 1,070 square miles. The hydrology of the river is heavily impacted by agricultural practices and urbanization. The Xcel Energy hydroelectric dam and reservoir at the Red Wing Dam is the largest reservoir on the river and provides power to the surrounding area. Recreational activities on the Vermillion River include fishing, kayaking, and tubing. The river also supports agricultural activities such as irrigation and livestock grazing.
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