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 July 1 at 8:10PM CDT until July 2 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 8:10 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at New Harmony .While water levels continue to fall at New Harmony, minor flooding remains forecast until Thursday morning. For the Wabash River...including New Harmony...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.0 feet Saturday, July 11. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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 July 2 at 9:14AM CDT until July 8 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 9:14 AM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton. .Major flooding is occurring on the Pakota River near Princeton. The forecast crest is still 23.8 feet. This would be a bit higher than the crest observed in April, 2025, and about a foot less than the flood of record, which occurred in May, 2011. Major flood impacts are forecast to continue until this weekend, when water levels will begin to fall. For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal camping trailers closest to the river become inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 23.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.0 feet on 03/16/2006. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Advisory issued July 2 at 2:27PM CDT until July 2 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 2:27 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 5:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western Kentucky, including the following counties, Daviess and Henderson. * WHEN...Until 530 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 226 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... St. Joseph and Hebbardsville.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued July 1 at 8:14PM CDT until July 3 at 8:20PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 8:14 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 12:15 PM

...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 Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 20.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 10.4 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued July 2 at 10:22AM CDT until July 4 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 10:22 AM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 2:30 AM

...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 Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 10.3 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.