Little Wabash River near Effingham, IL
Is Little Wabash River near Effingham, IL flooding right now?
Little Wabash River near Effingham, IL measured 10.64 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.4 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.64 ft
Streamflow
18 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.27 ft on Mon, May 13, 2002.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 7.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.27 ft | 2002-05-13 |
| 21.46 ft | 2020-01-11 |
| 21.19 ft | 1996-05-08 |
| 21.13 ft | 2000-07-05 |
| 21.06 ft | 2015-12-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River near Cowden, IL | 15.8 mi | Shelby County |
| Hickory Creek near Brownstown, IL | 22.4 mi | Fayette County |
| Kaskaskia River at Shelbyville, IL | 23.2 mi | Shelby County |
| Robinson Creek near Shelbyville, IL | 26.4 mi | Shelby County |
| Whitley Creek near Allenville, IL | 28.0 mi | Moultrie 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.