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 1 at 12:15PM CDT until May 6 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 2:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at New Harmony affecting Posey, Wabash, Gallatin, White and Gibson Counties. For the Wabash River...including New Harmony...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 15.4 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4 feet on 04/24/2006. - 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.

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 12:32PM EDT until May 6 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 11:32 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Mount Carmel. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. Wabash River at Montezuma. Wabash River at Riverton. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the Wabash River at Mt. Carmel, Terre Haute, Hutsonville, Montezuma, and Riverton. Flooding will persist through the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * 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 11:45 AM EDT Friday /10:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 19.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Friday /10:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 19.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday 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. 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 late tonight by around 345 AM EDT /245 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 12:34PM EDT until May 7 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 11:34 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton. White River at Edwardsport. White River at Petersburg. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the White River near Hazleton, Edwardsport, and Petersburg. Flooding will persist through the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * 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 tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - 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. 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 late tonight by around 345 AM EDT /245 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 12:34PM EDT until May 6 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 11:34 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton. White River at Edwardsport. White River at Petersburg. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the White River near Hazleton, Edwardsport, and Petersburg. Flooding will persist through the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * 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 11:45 AM EDT Friday /10:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 20.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Friday /10:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - 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. 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 late tonight by around 345 AM EDT /245 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 12:34PM EDT until May 3 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 11:34 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton. White River at Edwardsport. White River at Petersburg. .Recent periods of heavy rainfall have led to flooding along the White River near Hazleton, Edwardsport, and Petersburg. Flooding will persist through the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Edwardsport. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Old Vincennes Road and residential property in this area begin to flood. Flooding of low agricultural fields occurs along portions of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Friday /6:00 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 16.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EDT Friday /6:00 AM CDT Friday/ was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning 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. 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 late tonight by around 345 AM EDT /245 AM CDT/.