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 May 20 at 12:02AM CDT until May 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following areas, Gallatin and Hardin, southwest Indiana, including the following areas, Gibson, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick, and western Kentucky, including the following areas, Henderson and Union KY. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional heavy rainfall amounts of 1.0 to 2.0 inches, perhaps localized higher are possible. This may fall on areas that already received over 1.5" over the past 24 hours.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 10:48PM EDT until May 25 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 9:48 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... Driftwood River near Edinburgh. White River at Elliston. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Petersburg, and Hazleton. Eel River at Bowling Green. .Rainfall amounts of up to 2.40 inches today in isolated locations combined with two to nearly four inches over much of central and southern Indiana yesterday is bring producing minor flooding to portions of the East Fork White and middle to lower White River basins. Minor flooding developing on the lower Wabash is possible as well, but confidence is low there. Locally higher amounts may cause rises that are higher than current crests indicate, and those with interests along area rivers should keep updated with the latest information as additional forecasts and warnings are issued. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Edwardsport. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water is at critical levels for makeshift levees. Most of bottomlands flood. Old Vincennes road and State Road 358 between Plainville and Edwardsport are impassable by several feet. High water surrounds river cabins. This type of flood occurs on average about once a year. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Tuesday /6:00 PM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM EDT Tuesday /6:00 PM CDT Tuesday/ was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.9 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Wednesday morning by around 1100 AM EDT /1000 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 10:48PM EDT until May 29 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 9:48 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... Driftwood River near Edinburgh. White River at Elliston. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Petersburg, and Hazleton. Eel River at Bowling Green. .Rainfall amounts of up to 2.40 inches today in isolated locations combined with two to nearly four inches over much of central and southern Indiana yesterday is bring producing minor flooding to portions of the East Fork White and middle to lower White River basins. Minor flooding developing on the lower Wabash is possible as well, but confidence is low there. Locally higher amounts may cause rises that are higher than current crests indicate, and those with interests along area rivers should keep updated with the latest information as additional forecasts and warnings are issued. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...From late tonight to Friday, May 29. * IMPACTS...At 21.3 feet, State Road 257 south of Washington began to flood during May 2008 after local rains of more than an inch on very wet soils with Petersburg at 21.3 feet and rising and Shoals at 15.5 feet and rising. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday /8:45 PM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 21.5 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, May 29. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Wednesday morning by around 1100 AM EDT /1000 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 10:48PM EDT until May 29 at 10:24PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 9:48 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... Driftwood River near Edinburgh. White River at Elliston. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Petersburg, and Hazleton. Eel River at Bowling Green. .Rainfall amounts of up to 2.40 inches today in isolated locations combined with two to nearly four inches over much of central and southern Indiana yesterday is bring producing minor flooding to portions of the East Fork White and middle to lower White River basins. Minor flooding developing on the lower Wabash is possible as well, but confidence is low there. Locally higher amounts may cause rises that are higher than current crests indicate, and those with interests along area rivers should keep updated with the latest information as additional forecasts and warnings are issued. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to Friday, May 29. * 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 rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 20.9 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, May 29. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Wednesday morning by around 1100 AM EDT /1000 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 3:31PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 3:31 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 7:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 19.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.