Vermilion River at Woodlawn water level
River gauge, Vermilion River, Louisiana, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The Vermilion River at Woodlawn is above normal at 4.81 ft.
The median for mid-October is 4.37 ft, based on 5 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.44 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 4.49 ft, a difference of +0.32 ft.
It has dropped 0.34 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.82 ft and 5.41 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.37 ft0.44 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.75 ft – 4.86 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.49 ft+0.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.82 ft – 5.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.46 ft – 8.49 ft
Floating and fishing near Vermilion River at Woodlawn
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Vermilion River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion River near LafayetteRiver gauge, Vermilion River | 3.44 ft | Normal | −0.15 ft | 13 mi |
| Vermilion River at Surrey St. at LafayetteRiver gauge, Vermilion River | 5.81 ft | Normal | −0.24 ft | 12 mi |
| Vermilion River at Hwy 733 near LafayetteRiver gauge, Vermilion River | 4.39 ft | Very high | −0.49 ft | 5.6 mi |
| Vermilion River at Hwy 92 at MiltonRiver gauge, Vermilion River | 10.75 ft | No reference yet | −0.36 ft | 2.9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Teche at Keystone L&D near St. MartinvilleRiver gauge, Bayou Teche | 9.99 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Bayou Teche below Keystone L&D near St. MartinvilleRiver gauge, Bayou Teche | 3.11 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Vermillion Rvr N. of I-10 at LafayetteRiver gauge, Vermillion Rvr N. of I-10 | 5.14 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 16 mi |
| Ruth Canal near RuthRiver gauge, Ruth Canal | 8.59 ft | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Vermilion River (B. Vermilion) near CarencroRiver gauge, Vermilion River (B. Vermilion) | 5.80 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 22 mi |
| Bayou Plaquemine Brule @ EsterwoodRiver gauge | 7.49 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 25 mi |
| Pontoon Bridge Canal near Butte LaroseRiver gauge, Pontoon Bridge Canal | 5.52 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Vermilion River at Woodlawn higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.32 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.49 ft.
What is a normal level for the Vermilion River at Woodlawn in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.37 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.75 ft and 4.86 ft, based on 5 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Vermilion River at Woodlawn today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.81 ft. Down 0.34 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Vermilion River at Woodlawn rising or falling?
Down 0.34 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Vermilion River at Woodlawn normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07386962(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.06114, -92.07914(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.81 ft | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Vermilion River at Woodlawn (usgs:07386962). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/vermilion-river-at-woodlawn
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer