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 May 25 at 1:16PM EDT until May 26 at 2:51PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 12:16 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Rivervale, Bedford, Seymour, and Williams. White River at Edwardsport, Petersburg, and Hazleton. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this past week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Dry weather is expected through Tuesday night, followed by light precipitation Wednesday. The crest on the White River on Monday was near Hazleton, and on the East Fork White River the crest was just past Bedford. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Edwardsport. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Flooding closes Old Vincennes Road. High water crosses SR 358 on the Daviess County side just west of the levee. Flooding begins to affect higher bottomlands. Residential property of river cabins begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Monday /6:00 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EDT Monday /6:00 AM CDT Monday/ was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 430 AM EDT /330 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 25 at 1:16PM EDT until June 1 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 12:16 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Rivervale, Bedford, Seymour, and Williams. White River at Edwardsport, Petersburg, and Hazleton. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this past week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Dry weather is expected through Tuesday night, followed by light precipitation Wednesday. The crest on the White River on Monday was near Hazleton, and on the East Fork White River the crest was just past Bedford. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until Monday, June 01. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Extensive flooding is progress affecting agricultural and rural residential areas. Several rural county roads extensively flooded including Bottoms Rd...Brothers Rd and E. Governor Rd in Knox County. A few residents may move out in an area locally known as Dodge City. Several small oil fields are inaccessible. During agricultural season much flood damage can occur. High water isolates some river cabin residents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM EDT Monday /11:30 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 22.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 PM EDT Monday /11:30 AM CDT Monday/ was 22.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 430 AM EDT /330 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 25 at 1:16PM EDT until June 1 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 12:16 PM
Expires: Tue May 26, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Rivervale, Bedford, Seymour, and Williams. White River at Edwardsport, Petersburg, and Hazleton. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this past week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Dry weather is expected through Tuesday night, followed by light precipitation Wednesday. The crest on the White River on Monday was near Hazleton, and on the East Fork White River the crest was just past Bedford. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until Monday, June 01. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, A flood of this height causes great agricultural damage from June through August. Some river cabin residents evacuate. Most local roads flood. Several oil fields are inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday, June 01 and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 430 AM EDT /330 AM CDT/.