Station Name: WABASH RIVER AT NEW HARMONY, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 374 feet

Nearest Address:
W Church St
New Harmony, IN 47631
Posey County

GPS Coordinates: 38.130879, -87.941419

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued May 14 at 12:49PM EDT until May 16 at 3:12AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 11:49 AM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton. .Flooding continues across the lower White River near Hazleton, though river levels are gradually falling. Minor flooding is expected to continue through Friday into early Saturday morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Floodwaters cover much low ground in agricultural season. Low lying oil fields...Pottsville Road and possibly a few other low rural roads flood. High water isolates Pottstown, a river cabin community. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 400 AM EDT /300 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 14 at 10:43PM EDT until May 16 at 3:12AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 9:43 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river and location in Indiana... White River at Hazleton. .Flooding continues on the lower White River near Hazleton, though river levels are gradually falling. Minor flooding is expected to continue through late Friday or early Saturday morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Lowest reading available from the Hazleton Staff Gage. Since the 1930s the White River has moved from the "old wellhouse" to several hundred yards from the "old wellhouse". The river returns to the "old wellhouse" around 17 to 17.5 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Friday afternoon by around 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.