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 6 at 10:15PM EDT until May 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 9:15 PM
Expires: Thu May 7, 2026, 12:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Rainfall amounts of one to two inches across much of the Wabash basin Tuesday and Tuesday night added to previous heavy rainfall which will bring minor lowland flooding back to some of the Wabash. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to early Tuesday 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 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday /8:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 19.6 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued by Thursday afternoon by around 115 PM EDT /1215 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 6 at 10:17PM EDT until May 11 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 9:17 PM
Expires: Thu May 7, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton, Petersburg, Elliston, Edwardsport, and Newberry. .Rainfall amounts of two to five inches over the last day will continue to bring minor lowland flooding to lower portions of the White River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Edwardsport. * WHEN...From late tonight to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Old Vincennes Road and State Road 358 in Daviess County and Schaefer Road in Knox County are impassable. High water affects agricultural bottomlands. During agricultural season this level is of concern to farmers on the unprotected areas along the river. High water affects river cabins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Wednesday /6:00 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 18.0 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 Thursday afternoon by around 130 PM EDT /1230 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 6 at 10:17PM EDT until May 15 at 2:51AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 9:17 PM
Expires: Thu May 7, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton, Petersburg, Elliston, Edwardsport, and Newberry. .Rainfall amounts of two to five inches over the last day will continue to bring minor lowland flooding to lower portions of the White River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until Friday, May 15. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, County Road 250 West from State Road 56 floods and blocks the vehicle access to Dodge City. During the March 2008 flood the river remained above this level from late afternoon March 19 through April 9. As mid-March 2011 high water was receding...SR 257 south of Washington reopened when Shoals was at 10.5 feet and falling steadily for the past 2 days. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday /8:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 17.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday /8:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, May 14. - 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. 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 Thursday afternoon by around 130 PM EDT /1230 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 6 at 10:17PM EDT until May 16 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 9:17 PM
Expires: Thu May 7, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton, Petersburg, Elliston, Edwardsport, and Newberry. .Rainfall amounts of two to five inches over the last day will continue to bring minor lowland flooding to lower portions of the White River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until Saturday, May 16. * 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 to a crest of 20.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, May 15. - 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. 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 Thursday afternoon by around 130 PM EDT /1230 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 6 at 8:53PM CDT until May 10 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed May 6, 2026, 8:53 PM
Expires: Thu May 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City. * WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.