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 18 at 12:12PM CDT until May 21 at 3:40AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 12:12 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 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 late tonight to early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south of Wynoose. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 19.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - 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 Watch issued May 18 at 11:24AM CDT until May 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 10:00 PM

Repeated rounds of storms through this evening could result in flash flooding due to excessive rainfall. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Illinois, including the following counties, in central Illinois, Shelby. In east central Illinois, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar and Moultrie. In southeast Illinois, Clay, Crawford, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence and Richland. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 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.

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 18 at 9:17AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:17 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:00 PM

ESFILX This hydrologic outlook includes the following river in Illinois: Little Wabash River... The following river information is based on future predicted rainfall. The exact amount, intensity, timing, and location of the rain that will occur is still uncertain. These outlook stages are provided to show what may be expected if the forecast precipitation occurs. Once there is more certainty about the river forecasts, a flood warning or statement will be issued if the threat materializes.

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 5:56PM CDT until May 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 5:56 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City. * WHEN...From this evening to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this evening to 22.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will fall to 18.9 feet early Thursday morning. It will fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - 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 May 18 at 5:58PM CDT until May 23 at 2:01AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 5:58 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 32.5 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 30.0 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.