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 12 at 10:28AM CDT until June 14 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:28 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 2:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood Warning 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 forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City. * WHEN...From this evening to early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane southeast of the gage begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 18.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday 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.

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 10:08PM EDT until June 19 at 3:48PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 9:08 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. Wabash River at Montezuma. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Terre Haute. .Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall in the Wabash basin are bringing minor lowland flooding to middle and lower portions of the Wabash River. The Wabash is expected to crest at Montezuma Saturday morning, with the crest reaching Riverton early next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...Until Friday, June 19. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding is in progress. High water surrounds many river cabins. Access to most river cabins is by boat only. Levees begin to protect farmland. Extensive flooding of Leaverton Park occurs in Palestine, Illinois. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Thursday /9:00 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 17.6 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, June 19. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 130 PM EDT /1230 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 10:08PM EDT until June 19 at 3:20PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu June 11, 2026, 9:08 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. Wabash River at Montezuma. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Terre Haute. .Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall in the Wabash basin are bringing minor lowland flooding to middle and lower portions of the Wabash River. The Wabash is expected to crest at Montezuma Saturday morning, with the crest reaching Riverton early next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. * WHEN...Until Friday, June 19. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seep water occurs behind levees on Indiana side. Hutson Creek begins to overflow from backwater. Old Darwin Road and a few rural roads in eastern Clark and Crawford counties in Illinois are impassable. Low agricultural land floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.9 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, June 19. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 130 PM EDT /1230 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 12 at 12:32PM EDT until June 18 at 9:42AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 11:32 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Montezuma, Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton. .Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall in the Wabash basin are bringing minor lowland flooding to middle and lower portions of the Wabash River. The Wabash is expected to crest at Montezuma Saturday morning, with the crest reaching Riverton early next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...Until late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater. A few rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up Minnow Slough. High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in Palestine. A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in Sullivan County may flood. Water level is at the top of most makeshift levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM EDT Friday /11:00 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 15.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Friday /11:00 AM CDT Friday/ was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. 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 June 12 at 12:32PM EDT until June 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 11:32 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Montezuma, Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton. .Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall in the Wabash basin are bringing minor lowland flooding to middle and lower portions of the Wabash River. The Wabash is expected to crest at Montezuma Saturday morning, with the crest reaching Riverton early next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seep water occurs behind levees on Indiana side. Hutson Creek begins to overflow from backwater. Old Darwin Road and a few rural roads in eastern Clark and Crawford counties in Illinois are impassable. Low agricultural land floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.1 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. 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/.