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 June 23 at 12:02PM EDT until June 26 at 10:24PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue June 23, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Wed June 24, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Vincennes. Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along portions of the Wabash River at Vincennes, Riverton, Hutsonville, and Mount Carmel. Points are expected to crest midweek and begin to fall below flood stage by the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...From this evening to late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year round. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 18.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 19.8 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - 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. 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 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 23 at 12:06PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue June 23, 2026, 11:06 AM
Expires: Wed June 24, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Edwardsport. White River at Elliston. White River at Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along portions of the White River at Edwardsport, Elliston, Petersburg, and Hazleton. Points are expected to crest midweek and begin to fall below flood stage by Friday morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Floodwaters cover much low ground in agricultural season. Low lying oil fields...Pottsville Road and possibly a few other low rural roads flood. High water isolates Pottstown, a river cabin community. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 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. 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 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 23 at 12:02PM EDT until June 25 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue June 23, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Wed June 24, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Vincennes. Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along portions of the Wabash River at Vincennes, Riverton, Hutsonville, and Mount Carmel. Points are expected to crest midweek and begin to fall below flood stage by the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Vincennes. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Considerable agricultural flooding extends from just north of the junction of Illinois 33 with Business 50 to the St. Francesville, Illinois area. River Road from Lincoln Memorial Bridge to Billett Rd is impassable. Extensive seep water forms behind Illinois levees extending from Russellville to U.S. Highway 50. Flooding of agricultural land begins in Knox County Indiana west of the railroad extending for the Oaktown area to the north side of Vincennes. Extensive flooding of Small Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Tuesday /10:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 16.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Tuesday /10:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 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. 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 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 23 at 10:12AM CDT until June 27 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue June 23, 2026, 10:12 AM
Expires: Wed June 24, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued June 23 at 10:13AM CDT until June 26 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue June 23, 2026, 10:13 AM
Expires: Wed June 24, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville. * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 31.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 31.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.