River stage
New Harmony, Wabash River
- River level
- 2.95 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.25 ft
- Recent high
- 16.74 ft
- Recent low
- 2.73 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NHRI3
- 30-day change
- -1.30 ft
- Average
- 7.05 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.70 ft
In brief
The Wabash River at New Harmony, IN read 2.95 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.05 ft below action stage. That is 1.30 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NHRI3
Water 70 °F (21 °C) · 5 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.70 ft | 1913-03-31 |
| 2 | 24.40 ft | 1937-01-31 |
| 3 | 23.84 ft | 1943-05-26 |
| 4 | 23.67 ft | 2011-05-04 |
| 5 | 23.40 ft | 1950-01-14 |
| 6 | 23.14 ft | 2005-01-13 |
| 7 | 22.59 ft | 2025-04-14 |
| 8 | 22.45 ft | 2008-06-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Some stripper oil wells begin to flood along the river from New Harmony to Mt. Vernon Indiana.
- 15.00 ft
The river overflows low ground on the Illinois side.
- 19.00 ft
Harmonie State Park is closed. Surrounding bottomland is flooded.
- 20.00 ft
Parts of northern New Harmony begin to flood and sandbagging becomes necessary in town.
- 21.00 ft
The river is 3 miles wide at I-64.
- 24.00 ft
Flood waters enter city street in New Harmony.
- 27.20 ft
This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. Large amounts of property damage can be expected. Evacuation of many businesses and homes becomes necessary.
- 28.00 ft
Most of New Harmony is flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wabash River flooding at New Harmony?
No. The Wabash River at New Harmony is at 2.95 ft, 7.05 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at New Harmony?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Wabash River has been at New Harmony?
The highest crest on record is 27.7 ft, on 1913-03-31.
Is the Wabash River high or low right now at New Harmony?
At 2.95 ft it is higher than 5% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at New Harmony, Wabash River?
The water temperature at New Harmony, Wabash River is 70 °F (21.2 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 5 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NHRI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03378500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.