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 12:22PM EDT until May 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 2:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River from Seymour to Williams. White River at Elliston and from Edwardsport to Hazleton. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Additional rainfall Sunday and next week could prolong or worsen ongoing flooding. The crest on the White River was near Petersburg Sunday 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 early Wednesday morning. * 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 AM EDT Sunday /6:00 AM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 20.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EDT Sunday /6:00 AM CDT Sunday/ was 20.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 this evening by around 900 PM EDT /800 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 12:22PM EDT until June 1 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 2:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River from Seymour to Williams. White River at Elliston and from Edwardsport to Hazleton. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Additional rainfall Sunday and next week could prolong or worsen ongoing flooding. The crest on the White River was near Petersburg Sunday 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 11:45 AM EDT Sunday /10:45 AM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 22.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Sunday /10:45 AM CDT Sunday/ was 22.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, June 01. - Flood stage is 16.0 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 this evening by around 900 PM EDT /800 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 12:22PM EDT until June 2 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 2:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River from Seymour to Williams. White River at Elliston and from Edwardsport to Hazleton. .Multiple rounds of rainfall this week have brought widespread minor lowland river flooding to central and southern Indiana. Additional rainfall Sunday and next week could prolong or worsen ongoing flooding. The crest on the White River was near Petersburg Sunday morning and near Rivervale along the East Fork White River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, June 02. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, A flood of this height causes great agricultural damage from June through August. Some river cabin residents evacuate. Most local roads flood. Several oil fields are inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.2 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday, June 02. - Flood stage is 16.0 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 this evening by around 900 PM EDT /800 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 4:11AM CDT until May 27 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 4:11 AM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 8:15 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 early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:45 AM CDT Sunday was 21.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday evening and continue falling to 9.1 feet early Friday 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.

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 2:28PM CDT until May 25 at 1:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 2:28 PM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 6:30 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 1:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM CDT Sunday was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning and continue falling to 9.2 feet Friday 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.