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 24 at 10:16PM EDT until May 26 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 9:16 PM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Rivervale, Bedford, and Williams. White River at Edwardsport, Petersburg, and Hazleton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this past week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Dry weather is expected through Tuesday night, followed by light precipitation Wednesday. The crest on the White River late Sunday evening was near Petersburg, and on the East Fork White River the crest was at Bedford. morning and near Rivervale along the East Fork White River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Edwardsport. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.6 feet, INDOT may close SR 358 between SR 67 at Edwardsport to SR 57 at Plainville due to flooding. SR 358 floods on the east side of the river between the levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Sunday /6:00 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 18.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM EDT Sunday /6:00 PM CDT Sunday/ was 20.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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. 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 afternoon by around 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 10:16PM EDT until June 1 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 9:16 PM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Rivervale, Bedford, and Williams. White River at Edwardsport, Petersburg, and Hazleton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this past week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Dry weather is expected through Tuesday night, followed by light precipitation Wednesday. The crest on the White River late Sunday evening was near Petersburg, and on the East Fork White River the crest was at Bedford. morning and near Rivervale along the East Fork White River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until Monday, June 01. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Extensive flooding is progress affecting agricultural and rural residential areas. Several rural county roads extensively flooded including Bottoms Rd...Brothers Rd and E. Governor Rd in Knox County. A few residents may move out in an area locally known as Dodge City. Several small oil fields are inaccessible. During agricultural season much flood damage can occur. High water isolates some river cabin residents. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Sunday /8:30 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 22.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Sunday /8:30 PM CDT Sunday/ was 22.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, May 31. - 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. 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 afternoon by around 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 10:16PM EDT until June 1 at 9:42PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 9:16 PM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers and locations in Indiana... East Fork White River at Rivervale, Bedford, and Williams. White River at Edwardsport, Petersburg, and Hazleton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this past week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Dry weather is expected through Tuesday night, followed by light precipitation Wednesday. The crest on the White River late Sunday evening was near Petersburg, and on the East Fork White River the crest was at Bedford. morning and near Rivervale along the East Fork White River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until Monday, June 01. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, In agricultural season, extensive flooding of bottomlands and some of the higher bottomlands is in progress. High water surrounds residents in river cabins. Oil fields and local roads flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, June 01. - 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. 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 afternoon by around 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 7:35PM CDT until May 25 at 1:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 7:35 PM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 11:45 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 minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 20.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling to 9.2 feet Friday evening. - 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.