Wabash River at Bluffton, IN
Is Wabash River at Bluffton, IN flooding right now?
Wabash River at Bluffton, IN measured 11.05 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 1.1 ft above its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
11.05 ft
Streamflow
4,330 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 21 ft on Tue, Mar 25, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.1 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 1.1 ft ABOVE |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 6.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21 ft | 1913-03-25 |
| 18.43 ft | 2003-07-09 |
| 17.17 ft | 2005-01-14 |
| 16.74 ft | 2015-06-19 |
| 16.7 ft | 1904-03-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash River near Bluffton, IN | 2.1 mi | Wells County |
| Wabash River at Linn Grove, IN | 10.0 mi | Adams County |
| Wabash River at Markle, IN | 10.7 mi | Huntington County |
| St. Marys River at Decatur, IN | 14.2 mi | Adams County |
| Salamonie River near Warren, IN | 14.9 mi | Huntington 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.