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 28 at 11:08AM CDT until July 3 at 10:36PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 11:08 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at New Harmony. .Recent torrential rainfall over the Wabash and White River basins has lead to rising levels along the Wabash River. Minor flooding continues at New Harmony, with a projected crest of 17.4 feet forecast tomorrow 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 late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Harmonie State Park is closed. Surrounding bottomland is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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 28 at 8:12PM CDT until July 2 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 8:12 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 10:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at New Harmony. .Recent torrential rainfall over the Wabash River basin has resulted in minor flooding at New Harmony. 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 late Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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.

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 2:03PM EDT until July 3 at 10:34AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 1:03 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor river flooding continues through at least Wednesday...on the White River below the confluence of the East Fork White...and on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel. River levels in these areas will rise or remain near steady through at least Monday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until late Friday morning. * 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 1:45 PM EDT Sunday /12:45 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 21.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM EDT Sunday /12:45 PM CDT Sunday/ was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday evening. - 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 late tonight by around 515 AM EDT /415 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 8:51PM EDT until July 2 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 7:51 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor river flooding continues through at least Wednesday...on the White River below the confluence of the East Fork White...and on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel. River levels in these areas will rise or remain near steady through at least Monday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, River Road in the Mount Carmel, Illinois area begins to flood. Lowland flooding in progress. A few local river roads are closed by high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM EDT Sunday /6:45 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 21.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM EDT Sunday /6:45 PM CDT Sunday/ was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Monday morning by around 1100 AM EDT /1000 AM CDT/.

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 11:28AM CDT until June 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 11:28 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM CDT /noon EDT/ Monday to 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended duration heatwave will impact the region through at least Thursday. Overnight lows will only fall into the mid 70s, providing little relief.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.