Station Name: LITTLE WABASH RIVER AT MAIN ST AT CARMI, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 354 feet

Nearest Address:
501 E Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
White County

GPS Coordinates: 38.0922222, -88.1561111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 4:00AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 4:00 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southeastern Missouri, western Kentucky, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Continued heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding with an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain possible through the weekend. Locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 7:19AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 7:19 AM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, western Kentucky, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The first round, or rounds, of heavy rain occurred overnight with southeast MO, southwest IL, and far western KY receiving most of it. Radar estimates show a broad swath of 1 to 3 inches with embedded pockets where storms repeated producing 2 to 3 times that amount in some localities. This super saturated ground will be prime breeding grounds for excessive runoff from additional heavy rains expected later today into tonight, and heading into the weekend.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued July 10 at 9:43AM CDT until July 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 9:43 AM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton. .The Patoka River near Princeton is forecast to keep falling. It will fall from moderate into minor flood stage later today, and fall below flood stage by Monday, July 13th. For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal camping trailers closest to the river become inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall from moderate into minor flood later today, then keep falling until it falls below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.