Vermilion River near Mill Hollow MP

Last updated: Feb 19, 2025, 8:37 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 17 - FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. This is very dangerous situation. Residents in Key Harbor, Vermilion and Olympic Outing Parks should begin evacuation procedures immediately.
  • 15.5 - Floodwaters will approach U.S. Route 6. Residents living along the Vermilion River should be prepared for major flood losses.
  • 14 - FEMA 1 percent flood level. Significant flooding can be expected from Mill Hollow Park north to Lake Erie. This may require some evacuations in Vermilion River Park and the Olympic Outing Club areas.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.3820, -82.3168
RFC OHRFC
State OH
WFO CLE
County Lorain
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 04199500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 9.67 ft on 07-11-2013
2. 9.39 ft on 02-28-2011
3. 11.76 ft on 02-09-2009
4. 9.41 ft on 02-06-2008
5. 8.70 ft on 08-21-2007

Historic Crests

1. 17.14 ft on 07-06-1969
2. 16.33 ft on 12-15-1977
3. 16.13 ft on 03-04-1979
4. 15.82 ft on 03-06-1963
5. 13.80 ft on 01-21-1959

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 610.01 ft
moderate Flooding 608.51 ft
minor Flooding 603.51 ft
action 601.51 ft
Latest Value 601.15 ft
Gauge Zero 594.51 ft

Gauge Photos

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Wire weight and river gage at Mill Hollow. Photo taken by NWS CLE

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 48 hours.

See the Product Description Document link for more details on the interpretation of the 10 day graphics.

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WFO Information

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Cleveland
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Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
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