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 9:28PM CDT until July 1 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 9:28 PM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 11:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at New Harmony. .Minor flooding continues on the Wabash River at New Harmony, with a projected crest of 16.1 feet early Sunday morning. 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 Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning, July 1st. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 11:25AM CDT until July 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 11:25 AM
Expires: Sun June 28, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at New Harmony affecting Posey, White, Wabash, Gibson and Gallatin Counties. .Recent heavy rainfall has lead to rising levels along the Wabash River. Minor flooding continues at New Harmony, with a projected crest of 16.6 feet forecast Sunday night. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Saturday was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 27 at 9:43AM CDT until June 27 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 9:43 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 1:30 PM

At 943 AM CDT, The immediate heavy rain threat has ended. However 2 day rainfall totals - particularly in central Posey County are approaching 5 inches. Spotters report areas of flash flooding in the county and these waters will likely be slow to recede. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mount Vernon and Blairsville.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 27 at 8:23AM CDT until June 27 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 8:23 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 1:30 PM

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Posey County in southwestern Indiana... * Until 130 PM CDT. * At 823 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mount Vernon and Blairsville.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 27 at 3:01PM CDT until June 27 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 3:01 PM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 7:00 PM

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Posey County in southwestern Indiana... Vanderburgh County in southwestern Indiana... * Until 700 PM CDT. * At 301 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Evansville, Mount Vernon, Newburgh, Melody Hill, Darmstadt, Kasson and Blairsville. This includes the following streams and drainages... Pigeon Creek, Barr Creek, Eagle Creek, Neu Creek, Indian Creek, Cypress Slough, Little Creek, Bayou Creek, Little Pigeon Creek, Tri Brook, McFadden Creek, Lick Creek, Wolf Creek, Mound Slough, Jordan Creek, Big Creek, Olive Creek, Locust Creek, McAdoo Creek and Ohio River.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.