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Vermilion River
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 106 ft³/s over 105 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 03339000, as of Aug 23, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 106 ft³/s over 105 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 106 ft³/s over 105 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge VERMILION RIVER NEAR DANVILLE, IL (4.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vermilion River?
- Vermilion River is a river in Illinois.
- What is the water temperature at Vermilion River?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Vermilion River in Illinois is 64°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 03339000, 4.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at Vermilion River?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Vermilion River rated?
- Vermilion River in Illinois has an average visitor rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on 29 reviews.
- What amenities does Vermilion River have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Vermilion River include camping-nearby.
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