Wabash River Flow Today
As of November 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM, the Wabash River is flowing at 8,390 cfs at New Harmony, IN — 74% of normal for the date and up 3% in 24 hours. 12 of 12 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 19 to 8,390 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 8,390 cfs — 74% of normal, up 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 8 of 12 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 78% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Logansport (-33%) and Linn Grove (-16%).
Highest against normal: Terre Haute at 94%. Lowest: Peru at 29%.
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 19 cfs59%
- Bluffton801 ft 51 cfs91%
- Wabash672 ft 322 cfs50%
- Peru625 ft 515 cfs29%
- Logansport576 ft 927 cfs45%
- Lafayette Ind520 ft 2,580 cfs76%
- Montezuma503 ft 3,930 cfs88%
- Covington482 ft 3,330 cfs90%
- Terre Haute454 ft 4,560 cfs94%
- Riverton Ind425 ft 5,080 cfs93%
- New Harmony409 ft 8,390 cfs74%
- Mount Carmel391 ft 8,310 cfs80%
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 (78%).
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
Nov 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 03322900 |
19 cfs | 59% | -16% | 4.43 ft | 6.6 ft below | 826 ft |
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Wabash River At Bluffton IN
Nov 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 03323000 |
51 cfs | 91% | -3% | 1.49 ft | 8.5 ft below | 801 ft |
|
Wabash River At Wabash IN
Nov 11, 2:30 AM · USGS 03325000 |
322 cfs | 50% | 0% | 3.07 ft | 10.9 ft below | 672 ft |
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Wabash River At Peru IN
Nov 11, 2:30 AM · USGS 03327500 |
515 cfs | 29% | -2% | 5.25 ft | 14.8 ft below | 625 ft |
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Wabash River At Logansport IN
Nov 11, 2:15 AM · USGS 03329000 |
927 cfs | 45% | -33% | 3.45 ft | 11.6 ft below | 576 ft |
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Wabash River At Lafayette Ind IN
Nov 11, 2:30 AM · USGS 03335500 |
2,580 cfs | 76% | -8% | 2.79 ft | 8.2 ft below | 520 ft |
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Wabash River At Montezuma IN
Nov 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 03340500 |
3,930 cfs | 88% | -3% | 4.94 ft | 9.1 ft below | 503 ft |
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Wabash River At Covington IN
Nov 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 03336000 |
3,330 cfs | 90% | -4% | 6.39 ft | 9.6 ft below | 482 ft |
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Wabash River At Terre Haute IN
Nov 11, 2:30 AM · USGS 03341500 |
4,560 cfs | 94% | -5% | 5.35 ft | 11.2 ft below | 454 ft |
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Wabash River At Riverton Ind IN
Nov 11, 3:00 AM · USGS 03342000 |
5,080 cfs | 93% | -6% | 4.72 ft | 10.3 ft below | 425 ft |
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Wabash River At New Harmony IN
Nov 11, 1:30 AM · USGS 03378500 |
8,390 cfs | 74% | +3% | 2.07 ft | 12.9 ft below | 409 ft |
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Wabash River At Mount Carmel IL
Nov 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 03377500 |
8,310 cfs | 80% | +3% | 3.74 ft | 15.3 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 November 11, 2026, the Wabash River is flowing at 8,390 cfs at New Harmony, IN, about 74% of normal for the date. Across its 12 USGS gauges, current flows range from 19 to 8,390 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 78% 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.