Vermilion River at Surrey St. at Lafayette water level

Vermilion River at Surrey St. at Lafayette is at 5.96 ft and rising (+0.23 ft in 24 h). Low for this time of year (2% of normal flow for October 24).

Water level5.96 ft
Flow11 cfs
Last 24 hours+0.23 ft
Vs. normal today2%
Water temp71°F
NWS flood statusNot flooding

Updated Oct 24, 1:15 AM CT · Source: USGS gauge 07386880

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Vermilion River at Surrey St. at Lafayette, water level, last 7 days (ft)

Flood stages

Action: 10 ft · Minor: 10 ft · Moderate: 14 ft · Major: 16 ft

Is Vermilion River floatable right now?

Low for this time of year Low: expect to drag through the riffles. Every river is different; "normal" means typical flow for October 24.

Fishing: water temperature

71°F, active water. Bass are feeding hard. Topwater early and late.

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About this gauge

Vermilion River at Surrey St. at Lafayette, LA · 30.2174, -91.9929. USGS page. NWS forecast page.

Readings come from USGS and the National Weather Service and are provisional. They can be wrong or out of date. Rivers change fast: check conditions in person, follow state regulations, and wear a life jacket. Waterline is not a safety or navigation service.