River stage
Wabash River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 17 of 17
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 17 of 17 gauges on the Wabash River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Wabash River levels, gauge by gauge
The Wabash River is measured at 17 gauges across Illinois, Indiana. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel | 4.90 ft | normal, steady |
| NWS gauge IDPI3 | 7.65 ft | no flood stage set |
| Andrews | 5.74 ft | no flood stage set |
| Bluffton | 2.02 ft | normal, falling |
| Covington | 8.02 ft | normal, falling |
| Huntington | 10.03 ft | normal, falling |
| Lafayette | 4.41 ft | normal, falling |
| Linn Grove | 5.22 ft | normal, falling |
| Logansport | 4.71 ft | normal, falling |
| Montezuma | 6.24 ft | normal, falling |
| New Harmony | 2.95 ft | normal, falling |
| Peru | 8.01 ft | normal, falling |
| Riverton | 6.57 ft | normal, falling |
| Terre Haute...US Hwy 150 Eastbound | 6.50 ft | below flood stage |
| Vincennes | 6.02 ft | normal, falling |
| Wabash | 6.52 ft | normal, falling |
| Delphi | 4.95 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Wabash River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Mount Carmel, IL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Eagle Creek (IN) 6 gauges
- Big Walnut Creek (IN) 2 gauges
- Crooked Creek (IN) 1 gauge
- Sugar Creek (IL, IN) 9 gauges
- Wildcat Creek (IN) 4 gauges
- Fall Creek (IN) 5 gauges
- White River (IN) 25 gauges
- Eel River (Bowling Green, IN) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wabash River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 17 reporting gauges on the Wabash River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Wabash River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Mount Carmel is at 4.90 ft; Bluffton is at 2.02 ft; Covington is at 8.02 ft; Huntington is at 10.03 ft.
Where is the Wabash River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 17 gauges on the Wabash River across Illinois, Indiana.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.