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 Warning issued March 14 at 12:05PM CDT until March 22 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at New Harmony affecting Gallatin, White, Wabash, Gibson and Posey Counties. .Due to recent heavy rainfall, the Wabash River will continue rising to a crest of 17.3 feet early Sunday morning. For the Wabash River...including New Harmony...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony. * WHEN...Until Sunday, March 22. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Harmonie State Park is closed. Surrounding bottomland is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Saturday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March 22. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Flood Warning issued March 14 at 12:02PM CDT until March 18 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 12:02 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River at Carmi affecting Gallatin, Wayne and White Counties. .Recent heavy rainfall is causing the Little Wabash River to rise, with an expected crest at Carmi just 28.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. For the Little Wabash River...including Carmi...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River at Carmi. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The inundation of county roads begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 28.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Saturday was 28.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued March 14 at 12:39PM EDT until March 22 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 11:39 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor flooding on the Wabash at Mount Carmel will continue into next weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Sunday, March 22. * IMPACTS...At 23.9 feet, Extensive lowland flooding in progress. In Wabash County Illinois, South Division Street and 1.5 miles of CR 1280 E remain flooded. High water blocks access to cabins along South Division Street and some nearby oil fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday /10:45 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 23.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Saturday /10:45 AM CDT Saturday/ was 23.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest this afternoon around 23.5 feet. It will then gradually fall, and fall below flood stage Saturday, March 21. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 345 AM EDT /245 AM CDT/.

Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 10:45AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sat March 14, 2026, 10:45 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 12:30AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 12:30 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. South winds will shift to northwest tonight. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.