WABASH RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 25, 2024
40.83, -85.41


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Wabash River was last observed at 51,320 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 101,792 acre-ft of water today; about 44% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 117,937 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-05-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at 882,680 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Wabash River At New Harmony reporting a streamflow rate of 18,900 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Wabash River At Mt. Carmel with a gauge stage of 6.49 ft. This river is monitored from 12 different streamgauging stations along the Wabash River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 826 ft, the Wabash River At Linn Grove.

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.

Last Updated 2024-12-25
Discharge Volume 101,792 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 51,320.0 cfs
-4055.5 cfs (-7.32%)
Percent of Normal 43.51%
Maximum 882,680.0 cfs
2011-05-02
Seasonal Avg 117,937 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Wabash River At Linn Grove
USGS 03322900
17 cfs 4.17 ft -12.17
Wabash River At Bluffton
USGS 03323000
22 cfs 1.24 ft -12.5
Wabash River At Wabash
USGS 03325000
177 cfs 2.62 ft 14.19
Wabash River At Peru
USGS 03327500
369 cfs 4.97 ft -3.15
Wabash River At Logansport
USGS 03329000
625 cfs 3.25 ft -17.22
Wabash River At Lafayette Ind
USGS 03335500
1670 cfs 1.97 ft -6.18
Wabash River At Montezuma
USGS 03340500
2720 cfs 3.99 ft -11.4
Wabash River At Covington
USGS 03336000
1930 cfs 5.18 ft -6.31
Wabash River At Terre Haute
USGS 03341500
3020 cfs 4.38 ft -8.21
Wabash River At Riverton Ind
USGS 03342000
3470 cfs 3.57 ft -4.67
Wabash River At New Harmony
USGS 03378500
18900 cfs 4.48 ft -7.35
Wabash River At Mt. Carmel
USGS 03377500
18400 cfs 6.49 ft -7.07
History of the River

The Wabash River (French: Ouabache) is a 503-mile-long (810 km) river in Ohio and Indiana, United States, that flows from the headwaters near the middle of Ohio's western border northwest then southwest across northern Indiana turning south along the Illinois border where the southern portion forms the Indiana-Illinois border before flowing into the Ohio River. It is the largest northern tributary of the Ohio River. From the dam near Huntington, Indiana, to its terminus at the Ohio River, the Wabash flows freely for 411 miles (661 km). Its watershed drains most of Indiana. The Tippecanoe River, White River, Embarras River and Little Wabash River are major tributaries. The river's name comes from an Illini Indian word meaning "water over white stones".
The Wabash is the state river of Indiana, and subject of the state song "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" by Paul Dresser. Two counties (in Indiana and Illinois), eight townships in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio; one Illinois precinct, one city, one town, two colleges, one high school, one canal, one former class I railroad, several bridges and avenues are all named for the river itself while four US Navy warships are either named for the river or the numerous battles that took place on or near it.

       

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