River stage
Mount Carmel, Wabash River
- River level
- 4.67 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.47 ft
- Recent high
- 21.46 ft
- Recent low
- 4.41 ft
Last reported 2026-10-14 | NWS MCRI2
- 30-day change
- -0.91 ft
- Average
- 9.45 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.02 ft
In brief
The Wabash River at Mount Carmel, IL read 4.67 ft on Oct 14, 2026, 6.33 ft below action stage. That is 0.91 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MCRI2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.02 ft | 2011-05-03 |
| 2 | 33.95 ft | 2005-01-13 |
| 3 | 33.24 ft | 2008-06-14 |
| 4 | 33.00 ft | 1913-03-30 |
| 5 | 32.35 ft | 2002-05-17 |
| 6 | 31.75 ft | 1991-01-07 |
| 7 | 31.35 ft | 2025-04-13 |
| 8 | 30.68 ft | 1996-05-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Agricultural flooding becomes more extensive. Water depth is now sufficient to result in some damage to crops. A few oil wells become isolated with access by boat only. Isolated roads near river become impassible.
- 17.00 ft
Additional low crop land downstream of Mount Carmel begins to flood. Backwater from the Wabash River may begin to affect gage readings on Bon Pas Creek near Browns Illinois.
- 18.00 ft
River is bankfull in nearly all locations. Many river cabins become inaccessible. Oil field producers stop most production where pumping units are not on substructures. Agricultural losses become more extensive. County road along the river settlement Pulleyville north of Mount Carmel floods.
- 18.39 ft
Pumping started at Mt. Carmel.
- 20.00 ft
River is bankfull in all locations. All oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year round.
- 21.00 ft
River Road in the Mount Carmel, Illinois area begins to flood. Lowland flooding in progress. A few local river roads are closed by high water.
- 22.00 ft
Flood waters begin to affect residents of East Mt. Carmel, Indiana. Fifth Street that parallels river closes. Twin restaurant along the river also closes. Several local river roads flood.
- 22.90 ft
Water begins to flow over River Road just north of Fifth Street in the Mount Carmel area.
- 23.90 ft
Extensive lowland flooding in progress. In Wabash County Illinois, South Division Street and 1.5 miles of CR 1280 E remain flooded. High water blocks access to cabins along South Division Street and some nearby oil fields.
- 24.00 ft
Extensive lowland flooding in progress. Some mobile homes must be moved if water rises higher. Installation of flood gate A at Mount Carmel is necessary. Access to local camp sites are blocked, but minimal impact to commercial activities because of gate closure. In Wabash County Illinois, CR 1280 E and South Division Street are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wabash River flooding at Mount Carmel?
No. The Wabash River at Mount Carmel is at 4.67 ft, 6.33 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Mount Carmel?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 19 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
What is the highest the Wabash River has been at Mount Carmel?
The highest crest on record is 34.02 ft, on 2011-05-03.
Is the Wabash River high or low right now at Mount Carmel?
At 4.67 ft it is higher than 5% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MCRI2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03377500). Last reading 2026-10-14. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.