Wabash River at Mt. Carmel, IL
Is Wabash River at Mt. Carmel, IL flooding right now?
No — Wabash River at Mt. Carmel, IL is at 5.19 ft, 13.8 ft below its 19 ft flood stage, as of 48 min ago.
Gauge height
5.19 ft
Streamflow
13,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.02 ft on Tue, May 3, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 19.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 26.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.02 ft | 2011-05-03 |
| 33.95 ft | 2005-01-13 |
| 33.24 ft | 2008-06-14 |
| 33 ft | 1913-03-30 |
| 32.35 ft | 2002-05-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Patoka River near Princeton, IN | 11.2 mi | Gibson County |
| Bonpas Creek at Browns, IL | 11.9 mi | Edwards County |
| White River at Hazleton, IN | 12.8 mi | Gibson County |
| Pigeon Creek near Fort Branch | 16.6 mi | Gibson County |
| Wabash River at New Harmony, IN | 21.0 mi | Posey 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.