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 Watch issued July 10 at 4:00AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 4:00 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southeastern Missouri, western Kentucky, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Continued heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding with an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain possible through the weekend. Locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 10 at 2:09AM CDT until July 10 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 2:09 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 6:15 AM

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Pope County in southern Illinois... * Until 615 AM CDT. * At 209 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Golconda, Dixon Springs, Eddyville and Hamletsburg.

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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Flood Advisory issued July 10 at 1:44AM CDT until July 10 at 5:45AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 1:44 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Pope County in southern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 545 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 144 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Golconda, Dixon Springs, Eddyville and Hamletsburg. - 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.