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 11 at 12:13PM EDT until March 21 at 12:48AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:13 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Edwardsport. White River at Elliston. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River and minor flooding continues on the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel. Additional rainfall of half an inch to 1.25 inches from this morning through Friday morning was included in the forecast. The initial crest on the White is at Petersburg, but an additional lower crest is expected to start working its way down the river Thursday and bring minor flooding back to Elliston by Thursday evening. The crest on the Wabash should reach Mount Carmel on Sunday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Saturday, March 21. * 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 Wednesday /10:45 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 21.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday /10:45 AM CDT Wednesday/ was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, March 20. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 10:38AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 10:38 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at New Harmony affecting Gibson, Posey, Gallatin, Wabash and White Counties. .Due to recent heavy rainfall, the Wabash River will continue rising to a crest of 17.9 feet next Monday, March 16. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Harmonie State Park is closed. Surrounding bottomland is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.9 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 5:24PM CDT until March 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 5:24 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 7:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River at Carmi. .Recent heavy rainfall is causing the Little Wabash River to rise, with an expected crest at Carmi around 28 feet on Friday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River at Carmi. * WHEN...Until late Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The inundation of county roads begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 28.1 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 9:28PM CDT until March 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:28 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River at Carmi. .Recent heavy rainfall is causing the Little Wabash River to rise, with an expected crest at Carmi just below 28 feet on Friday. It will then hold fairly steady through Sunday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River at Carmi. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The inundation of county roads begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tonight to 27.8 feet Friday morning, then hold fairly steady through early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 11 at 10:19PM EDT until March 21 at 12:48AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:19 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Shoals, near Bedford, near Rivervale, at Williams. White River at Edwardsport. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River and East Fork White River, and minor flooding continues on the tail end of the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel. The main crest on the White River is located at Petersburg, which will be followed by a secondary, lower crest Thursday or later from the most recent rainfall. The majority of locations on the East Fork River will see either similar secondary crests or minor bumps in the river level. The crest on the Wabash should reach Mount Carmel on Sunday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Saturday, March 21. * 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 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday /7:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 21.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday /7:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ was 21.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, March 20. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Thursday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.