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 13 at 11:47AM CDT until June 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 11:47 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 4:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues 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 Sunday morning to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flood left bank farmland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - 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 12 at 10:13PM EDT until June 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:13 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River at Montezuma. .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 late 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 late 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 Saturday afternoon by around 130 PM EDT /1230 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 12 at 10:13PM EDT until June 18 at 12:17PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 9:13 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River at Montezuma. .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 early Thursday afternoon. * 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 10:00 PM EDT Friday /9:00 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM EDT Friday /9:00 PM CDT Friday/ was 16.0 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 early Thursday morning. - 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 Saturday afternoon by around 130 PM EDT /1230 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 13 at 12:07PM EDT until June 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 11:07 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 1:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Montezuma...and at Hutsonville down to Riverton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Terre Haute. .Multiple rounds of rainfall over the past week...totaling at least 2 to 4 inches...has lead to minor lowland flooding along the middle to lower Wabash River. The Wabash will continue to crest at Terre Haute this weekend, with the crest reaching Riverton on Tuesday. Flooding will end at Montezuma Monday...and at Riverton by the middle of the week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. * WHEN...Until late 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 17.9 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late 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. 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 200 AM EDT /100 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 13 at 12:07PM EDT until June 18 at 11:25AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 11:07 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 1:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Montezuma...and at Hutsonville down to Riverton. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Terre Haute. .Multiple rounds of rainfall over the past week...totaling at least 2 to 4 inches...has lead to minor lowland flooding along the middle to lower Wabash River. The Wabash will continue to crest at Terre Haute this weekend, with the crest reaching Riverton on Tuesday. Flooding will end at Montezuma Monday...and at Riverton by the middle of the 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 11:00 AM EDT Saturday /10:00 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 16.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Saturday /10:00 AM CDT Saturday/ was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - 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. 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 200 AM EDT /100 AM CDT/.