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 22 at 11:36AM EDT until May 29 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 10:36 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall to start the week will bring minor lowland river flooding to Mount Carmel on the Wabash River as water routes downstream from the White River. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring a higher crest. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...From late tonight to Friday, May 29. * 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 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 20.4 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, May 29. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. 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 245 AM EDT /145 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 22 at 12:04PM EDT until May 26 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, Petersburg. .Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last couple of days is bringing widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Edwardsport. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 22.9 feet, A 25 foot section of Levee Unit 8 failed at this level on March 6 2011...flooding local roads behind the levee. Flooding not nearly as bad as June 2008 levee failure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Friday /6:00 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 21.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EDT Friday /6:00 AM CDT Friday/ was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. 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 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 22 at 12:04PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, Petersburg. .Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last couple of days is bringing widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Water from the Great June 2008 Flood recedes from SR 257 south of Washington. The river stage at Shoals was less than 10 feet and less than 14 feet previous day. The Lost River was low...except for backwater from the East Fork White...during this entire flood event. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Friday /10:30 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 21.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Friday /10:30 AM CDT Friday/ was 21.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.3 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. 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 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 22 at 12:04PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Edwardsport, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, Petersburg. .Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last couple of days is bringing widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Isolated moderate flooding is possible. More rounds of rainfall going into and through the holiday weekend could make the flooding last longer and bring higher crests. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 will rise to 23.0 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall early Tuesday morning. It will rise to 22.9 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. 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 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:23AM CDT until May 26 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 10:23 AM
Expires: Sat May 23, 2026, 2:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Friday was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning and continue falling to 15.9 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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