Wabash River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Wabash River is flowing at 9,340 cfs at New Harmony, IN — 147% of normal for the date. 12 of 12 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 71 to 9,340 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Wabash River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At New Harmony, the Wabash River is running 9,340 cfs — 147% of normal. Along the river, 8 of 12 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 120% of normal).
Highest against normal: Bluffton at 229%. Lowest: Peru at 35%.
How the Wabash River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Linn Grove826 ft 71 cfs122%
- Bluffton801 ft 98 cfs229%
- Wabash672 ft 399 cfs45%
- Peru625 ft 592 cfs35%
- Logansport576 ft 1,030 cfs54%
- Lafayette Ind520 ft 2,470 cfs94%
- Montezuma503 ft 3,860 cfs118%
- Covington482 ft 3,100 cfs111%
- Terre Haute454 ft 4,620 cfs125%
- Riverton Ind425 ft 5,070 cfs136%
- New Harmony409 ft 9,340 cfs147%
- Mount Carmel391 ft 8,870 cfs139%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Wabash River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (120%).
Wabash River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wabash River At Linn Grove IN
Oct 22, 2:45 AM · USGS 03322900 |
71 cfs | 122% | -7% | 4.88 ft | 6.1 ft below | 826 ft |
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Wabash River At Bluffton IN
Oct 22, 3:45 AM · USGS 03323000 |
98 cfs | 229% | -6% | 1.77 ft | 8.2 ft below | 801 ft |
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Wabash River At Wabash IN
Oct 22, 3:30 AM · USGS 03325000 |
399 cfs | 45% | -3% | 3.27 ft | 10.7 ft below | 672 ft |
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Wabash River At Peru IN
Oct 22, 3:30 AM · USGS 03327500 |
592 cfs | 35% | -4% | 5.40 ft | 14.6 ft below | 625 ft |
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Wabash River At Logansport IN
Oct 22, 3:15 AM · USGS 03329000 |
1,030 cfs | 54% | -4% | 3.52 ft | 11.5 ft below | 576 ft |
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Wabash River At Lafayette Ind IN
Oct 22, 3:30 AM · USGS 03335500 |
2,470 cfs | 94% | -5% | 2.70 ft | 8.3 ft below | 520 ft |
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Wabash River At Montezuma IN
Oct 22, 3:45 AM · USGS 03340500 |
3,860 cfs | 118% | -3% | 4.90 ft | 9.1 ft below | 503 ft |
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Wabash River At Covington IN
Oct 22, 3:45 AM · USGS 03336000 |
3,100 cfs | 111% | -4% | 6.19 ft | 9.8 ft below | 482 ft |
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Wabash River At Terre Haute IN
Oct 22, 3:30 AM · USGS 03341500 |
4,620 cfs | 125% | 0% | 5.39 ft | 11.1 ft below | 454 ft |
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Wabash River At Riverton Ind IN
Oct 22, 3:00 AM · USGS 03342000 |
5,070 cfs | 136% | -6% | 4.71 ft | 10.3 ft below | 425 ft |
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Wabash River At New Harmony IN
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 03378500 |
9,340 cfs | 147% | 0% | 2.34 ft | 12.7 ft below | 409 ft |
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Wabash River At Mount Carmel IL
Oct 22, 1:45 AM · USGS 03377500 |
8,870 cfs | 139% | -3% | 3.90 ft | 15.1 ft below | 391 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Wabash River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Wabash River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Wabash River
The Wabash River is a 503-mile-long river that flows through the Midwest of the United States, primarily in Indiana. The river was an important transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, the river is used for irrigation, municipal water supply, and hydroelectric power generation. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including the Huntington Reservoir, Salamonie Reservoir, and Mississinewa Reservoir. These reservoirs provide flood control, recreational opportunities, and water supply. The Wabash River is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The river basin is also important for agriculture, with crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat grown in the area.
Fishing near the Wabash River
About the Wabash River
How is the Wabash River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Wabash River is flowing at 9,340 cfs at New Harmony, IN, about 147% of normal for the date. Across its 12 USGS gauges, current flows range from 71 to 9,340 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Wabash River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Wabash River is at 120% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Wabash River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Linn Grove (11.0 ft), Bluffton (10.0 ft), Wabash (14.0 ft), Peru (20.0 ft), Logansport (15.0 ft), Lafayette Ind (11.0 ft), Montezuma (14.0 ft), Covington (16.0 ft), Terre Haute (16.5 ft), Riverton Ind (15.0 ft), New Harmony (15.0 ft), Mount Carmel (19.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.