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 July 8 at 9:44AM CDT until July 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 9:44 AM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton. .The Patoka River near Princeton has fallen to moderate flood stage and is forecast to eventually fall below flood stage next Wednesday, July 15th. For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal camping trailers closest to the river become inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday, July 15th and continue falling to 16.6 feet Saturday, July 18th. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.6 feet on 11/21/1993. - 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.

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 10:34AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 10:34 AM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...All of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeat rounds of thunderstorms over the next several days will increase the threat for flooding. While 1 to 2 inches is forecast on average, the flooding threat is more from any storms that might sit or repeat over the same areas...where 2 to 3 times that average amount may be enhanced locally, leading to flood issues. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.