Vermilion River At Perry, La Realtime Data
VERMILION RIVER AT PERRY, LA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
4,480
Discharge (cfs)
6.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 4,480 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.31 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,723 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by various constituents, including precipitation, runoff, and groundwater. It has several tributaries, including Bayou Queue de Tortue, Coulee Mine, and Bayou St. Clair. The river's flow is affected by seasonal trends, with higher flows seen in the spring and early summer due to increased rainfall and snowmelt. Interestingly, the Vermilion River is home to the endangered Ringed Sawback Turtle and is a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing. There are several dams along the river, including the Bayou Queue de Tortue Dam and the Broussard Dam.
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 1.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 6.31 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1.63 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 4480.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 222% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,015 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 14,500 cfs |
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