Wabash River At Peru, Ind. Realtime Data
WABASH RIVER AT PERU, IND.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
9,640
Discharge (cfs)
12.7
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 9,640 cfs, and a gauge height of 12.66 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 5,561 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It is fed by several tributaries, including the Salamonie and Mississinewa Rivers. The river is affected by seasonal trends, with higher flows typically occurring in the spring due to snowmelt and spring rains. There are no major dams on the Wabash in this area, although there are several smaller dams that may impact the flow rate. Interestingly, the Wabash River has been immortalized in song and in literature, with John Jacob Niles' song "The Wabash Cannonball" and Paul Dresser's song "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" celebrating its beauty and importance to the region.
August 24, 2026
| Elevation | 625.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 12.66 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 9640.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 3,449% |
| Year Over Year Average | 280 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 59,400 cfs |
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