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 June 26 at 10:37AM CDT until July 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:37 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 12:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at New Harmony .Minor flooding continues on the Wabash River at New Harmony. Water levels continue to slowly rise, and the river is now expected to crest near 16.7 feet Monday afternoon and fall below flood stage Friday, July 3. 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 Friday, July 03. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, July 03. - 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.

Flood Warning issued June 25 at 9:01PM EDT until July 2 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 8:01 PM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. Wabash River at Vincennes. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Riverton. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... White River at Hazleton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Minor flooding continues on the lower White River and the lower Wabash. Additional rainfall over the next few days is expected to bring additional crests to the these rivers including spots that have gone below flood and bring additional minor flooding or lengthen the amount of time above flood stage for the lower White and lower Wabash rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Thursday, July 02. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, River Road in the Mount Carmel, Illinois area begins to flood. Lowland flooding in progress. A few local river roads are closed by high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM EDT Thursday /6:45 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 19.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM EDT Thursday /6:45 PM CDT Thursday/ was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.7 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - 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. 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 this evening by around 1015 PM EDT /915 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 26 at 11:48AM EDT until July 2 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:48 AM
Expires: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. White River at Hazleton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. Wabash River at Vincennes. .Widespread rainfall amounts of two to three inches over southern Indiana through midday Saturday is expected to prolong minor flooding or bring an additional crest on the lower White, lower Wabash, and at Seymour on the East Fork White. Minor flooding could continue into early next week on portions of the lower White and lower Wabash. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect residents of East Mt. Carmel, Indiana. Fifth Street that parallels river closes. Twin restaurant along the river also closes. Several local river roads flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.6 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1115 PM EDT /1015 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 26 at 10:39AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 12:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River at Carmi .Runoff from recent heavy rain and expected additional rain will cause the Little Wabash River at Carmi to rise to minor flood stage of 27.0 feet beginning Tuesday morning and hold near that level for several days. For the Little Wabash River...including Carmi...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River at Carmi. * WHEN...From late Monday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The inundation of county roads begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue rising to 27.0 feet early Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 27.0 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.

Flood Warning issued June 26 at 10:33AM CDT until July 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 12:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton .Runoff from recent heavy rainfall and expected additional heavy rain over the next two days will cause minor flooding to develop on the Patoka River at Princeton. The river is forecast to rise above flood stage Sunday and crest near 19.9 feet on Wednesday. For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Sunday, July 05. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday afternoon to a crest of 19.9 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, July 04. - Flood stage is 18.0 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.