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 31 at 11:01AM EDT until June 2 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun May 31, 2026, 10:01 AM
Expires: Mon June 1, 2026, 1:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River from Petersburg to Hazleton .As of late Sunday morning, lowland flooding continues near Petersburg and Hazleton on the White River in southwest Indiana. Flooding on the White River will come to an end between Tuesday and Wednesday with river levels falling along the full stretch of the river. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Low bottomlands flood and flooding begins on higher bottomlands. State Road 257 may begin to flood if Shoals gage reading is over 17 feet. Private levees may be overtopped in many cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EDT Sunday /9:30 AM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Sunday /9:30 AM CDT Sunday/ was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Better chances of rain will arrive Friday and continue through at least Saturday. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 215 AM EDT /115 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 31 at 11:01AM EDT until June 3 at 12:48PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun May 31, 2026, 10:01 AM
Expires: Mon June 1, 2026, 1:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River from Petersburg to Hazleton .As of late Sunday morning, lowland flooding continues near Petersburg and Hazleton on the White River in southwest Indiana. Flooding on the White River will come to an end between Tuesday and Wednesday with river levels falling along the full stretch of the river. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * 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 fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Better chances of rain will arrive Friday and continue through at least Saturday. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 215 AM EDT /115 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:38AM CDT until June 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sun May 31, 2026, 10:38 AM
Expires: Mon June 1, 2026, 12:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky... Ohio River at Shawneetown. .The Ohio River at Shawneetown is forecast to crest today about a foot above flood stage, then fall below flood stage Wednesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Shawneetown. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 33.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 34.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 33.0 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.