-6168.0 cfs (-2.5%) since yesterday
132.12% of Normal
•
12 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Wabash River
was last observed at
240,259
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
476,548
acre-ft of water today; about 132%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
181,850 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 64,000 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Wabash River At Mt. Carmel
with a gauge stage of 15.09 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.
Last Updated
2024-04-25
Streamflow
240,259.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
132.12%
Maximum
882,680.0 cfs
2011-05-02
About the 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.