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

Special Weather Statement issued June 10 at 1:37AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Wed June 10, 2026, 1:37 AM
Expires: Wed June 10, 2026, 1:00 PM

Today is expected to be the second of three days with high temperatures stretching into the low to mid 90s with oppressive humidity values. Heat index values of 100 to 105 are forecast area wide. With this being the first strong heat wave of the season be particularly alert to heat related illness potential and take the necessary action to protect yourself.

Flood Warning issued June 10 at 1:21PM EDT until June 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed June 10, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Wed June 10, 2026, 10:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wabash River at Riverton. .Heavy rainfall of upwards of six inches since Saturday night in the Wabash basin is bringing minor flooding to portions of the Wabash River. Lowland minor flooding is expected from Montezuma through Riverton. The Wabash is expected to crest at Montezuma on Friday afternoon. Downstream at Riverton, minor flooding is expected to continue well into next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. * WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday, June 17. * 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 above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 17.5 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, June 17. - 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 this evening by around 1115 PM EDT /1015 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 10 at 1:21PM EDT until June 17 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed June 10, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Wed June 10, 2026, 10:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wabash River at Riverton. .Heavy rainfall of upwards of six inches since Saturday night in the Wabash basin is bringing minor flooding to portions of the Wabash River. Lowland minor flooding is expected from Montezuma through Riverton. The Wabash is expected to crest at Montezuma on Friday afternoon. Downstream at Riverton, minor flooding is expected to continue well into next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Wednesday, June 17. * 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 1:00 PM EDT Wednesday /12:00 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to 16.1 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall early Monday afternoon. It will rise to 16.1 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, June 17. - 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 this evening by around 1115 PM EDT /1015 PM CDT/.