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 26 at 10:39AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 12:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River at Carmi .Runoff from recent heavy rain and expected additional rain will cause the Little Wabash River at Carmi to rise to minor flood stage of 27.0 feet beginning Tuesday morning and hold near that level for several days. For the Little Wabash River...including Carmi...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River at Carmi. * WHEN...From late Monday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The inundation of county roads begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue rising to 27.0 feet early Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - 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 June 26 at 10:37AM CDT until July 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:37 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 12:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at New Harmony .Minor flooding continues on the Wabash River at New Harmony. Water levels continue to slowly rise, and the river is now expected to crest near 16.7 feet Monday afternoon and fall below flood stage Friday, July 3. 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 Friday, July 03. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, July 03. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - 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 June 26 at 11:48AM EDT until July 2 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:48 AM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Hazleton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. Wabash River at Vincennes. .Widespread rainfall amounts of two to three inches over southern Indiana through midday Saturday is expected to prolong minor flooding or bring an additional crest on the lower White, lower Wabash, and at Seymour on the East Fork White. Minor flooding could continue into early next week on portions of the lower White and lower Wabash. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect residents of East Mt. Carmel, Indiana. Fifth Street that parallels river closes. Twin restaurant along the river also closes. Several local river roads flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.6 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1115 PM EDT /1015 PM CDT/.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 26 at 4:42PM CDT until June 26 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 4:42 PM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:45 PM

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Gibson County in southwestern Indiana... Pike County in southwestern Indiana... * Until 1045 PM CDT /1145 PM EDT/ Friday. * At 442 PM CDT /542 PM EDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over the past 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Princeton, Oakland City, Petersburg, Winslow, Patoka and Hazleton.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Watch issued June 26 at 2:10PM CDT until June 28 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 2:10 PM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of thunderstorms with repeat heavy rains could produce flash flooding.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.