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 3 at 9:44AM CDT until May 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 9:44 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 11:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at New Harmony .Minor flooding continues along the Wabash River at New Harmony. Water levels continue to slowly rise, and the river is forecast to crest near 15.7 feet Monday 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 Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.7 feet on 06/04/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 9:44PM EDT until May 6 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Riverton. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River near Rivervale. White River at Hazleton and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel and Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the Wabash, White, and East Fork White Rivers. Flooding will persist through midweek. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * 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 8:45 PM EDT Sunday /7:45 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 20.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday /7:45 PM CDT Sunday/ was 20.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Monday afternoon by around 100 PM EDT /noon CDT/.

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 4 at 1:56AM CDT until May 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 1:56 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 9:44PM EDT until May 6 at 4:34PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Riverton. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River near Rivervale. White River at Hazleton and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel and Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the Wabash, White, and East Fork White Rivers. Flooding will persist through midweek. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Low bottomlands flood and flooding begins on higher bottomlands. State Road 257 may begin to flood if Shoals gage reading is over 17 feet. Private levees may be overtopped in many cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday /7:45 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 19.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday /7:45 PM CDT Sunday/ was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Monday afternoon by around 100 PM EDT /noon CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 9:44PM EDT until May 7 at 9:42PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Riverton. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River near Rivervale. White River at Hazleton and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel and Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the Wabash, White, and East Fork White Rivers. Flooding will persist through midweek. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until late Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Most of the low bottomlands flood. Flooding begins in higher bottomlands. High water affects any residents in Pottsville river cabins. Pottsville Road...North C Street on river side of railroad tracks and Catt Street near U.S. Highway 41 are flooded. Water is near or starting on Giro Road in the vicinity of submerged Pottsville Road. Oil stripped fields flood. Flood gates must be installed at Hazleton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday morning 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Monday afternoon by around 100 PM EDT /noon CDT/.