Little Wabash River below Clay City, IL
Is Little Wabash River below Clay City, IL flooding right now?
Little Wabash River below Clay City, IL measured 4.10 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.9 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.10 ft
Streamflow
18 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.67 ft on Thu, Jan 5, 1950.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 20.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.67 ft | 1950-01-05 |
| 26.61 ft | 1961-05-10 |
| 26.3 ft | 1915-08-22 |
| 26.19 ft | 1995-05-19 |
| 25.97 ft | 2015-12-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wabash River near Golden Gate, IL | 18.5 mi | Wayne County |
| Bonpas Creek at Browns, IL | 24.4 mi | Edwards County |
| Skillet Fork at Wayne City, IL | 24.4 mi | Wayne County |
| Embarras River at Ste. Marie, IL | 25.6 mi | Jasper County |
| Horse Creek near Keenes, IL | 26.6 mi | Wayne County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.