River stage
Vermilion River (IL)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Vermilion River (IL) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Vermilion River levels, gauge by gauge
The Vermilion River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
Recent levels on the Vermilion River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Danville, IL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Vermilion River (LA) different river, same name
- Vermilion River (MN) different river, same name
- Vermilion River (OH) different river, same name
- Salt Creek (IL) 3 gauges
- Illinois River (IL) 19 gauges
- Kankakee River 8 gauges
- Deer Creek (IL, IN) 2 gauges
- Sugar Creek (IL, IN) 9 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vermilion River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Vermilion River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Vermilion River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Danville is at 2.56 ft; Leonore is at 3.67 ft; Pontiac is at 2.89 ft.
Where is the Vermilion River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Vermilion River in Illinois.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.