Wabash River at Covington, IN
Is Wabash River at Covington, IN flooding right now?
Wabash River at Covington, IN measured 12.35 ft on 2026-09-22 19:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.7 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.35 ft
Streamflow
12,100 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.1 ft on Thu, Mar 27, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 1.3 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 16.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.1 ft | 1913-03-27 |
| 32.44 ft | 1943-05-20 |
| 30.27 ft | 1958-06-14 |
| 28.92 ft | 2013-04-21 |
| 28.9 ft | 2003-07-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Creek near Marshfield, IN | 9.8 mi | Warren County |
| Vermilion River near Danville, IL | 10.4 mi | Vermilion County |
| East Fork Coal Creek near Hillsboro, Ind. | 14.9 mi | Fountain County |
| North Fork Vermilion River near Bismarck, IL | 15.1 mi | Vermilion County |
| Middle Fork Vermilion River above Oakwood, IL | 17.8 mi | Vermilion 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.