Wabash River at Wabash, IN
Is Wabash River at Wabash, IN flooding right now?
Wabash River at Wabash, IN measured 8.67 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.3 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.67 ft
Streamflow
4,730 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.7 ft on Wed, Mar 26, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 1.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 14.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.7 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 24.44 ft | 1959-02-11 |
| 24.22 ft | 1943-05-18 |
| 23 ft | 1950-01-04 |
| 22.8 ft | 1930-01-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salamonie River at Dora, IN | 7.3 mi | Wabash County |
| Mississinewa River at Peoria, IN | 8.5 mi | Miami County |
| Wabash River near Lagro, IN | 9.7 mi | Wabash County |
| Wabash River at Andrews, IN | 12.6 mi | Huntington County |
| Wabash River at Peru, IN | 13.2 mi | Miami 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.