Wabash River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Wabash River is flowing at 14,800 cfs at Mount Carmel, IL — 253% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. 12 of 12 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 312 to 14,800 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 Mount Carmel, the Wabash River is running 14,800 cfs — 253% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 12 of 12 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 372% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Linn Grove (-15%).
Highest against normal: Linn Grove at 1,000%. Lowest: New Harmony at 251%.
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 312 cfs1,000%
- Bluffton801 ft 330 cfs979%
- Wabash672 ft 5,050 cfs962%
- Peru625 ft 4,960 cfs636%
- Logansport576 ft 5,610 cfs596%
- Lafayette Ind520 ft 7,040 cfs377%
- Montezuma503 ft 7,630 cfs307%
- Covington482 ft 7,850 cfs367%
- Terre Haute454 ft 8,380 cfs300%
- Riverton Ind425 ft 9,670 cfs291%
- New Harmony409 ft 14,700 cfs251%
- Mount Carmel391 ft 14,800 cfs253%
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 (372%).
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 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 03322900 |
312 cfs | 1,000% | -15% | 5.97 ft | 5.0 ft below | 826 ft |
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Wabash River At Bluffton IN
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 03323000 |
330 cfs | 979% | 0% | 2.70 ft | 7.3 ft below | 801 ft |
|
Wabash River At Wabash IN
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 03325000 |
5,050 cfs | 962% | +5% | 8.99 ft | 5.0 ft below | 672 ft |
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Wabash River At Peru IN
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 03327500 |
4,960 cfs | 636% | +4% | 9.87 ft | 10.1 ft below | 625 ft |
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Wabash River At Logansport IN
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 03329000 |
5,610 cfs | 596% | 0% | 5.67 ft | 9.3 ft below | 576 ft |
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Wabash River At Lafayette Ind IN
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 03335500 |
7,040 cfs | 377% | -1% | 5.88 ft | 5.1 ft below | 520 ft |
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Wabash River At Montezuma IN
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 03340500 |
7,630 cfs | 307% | -2% | 7.58 ft | 6.4 ft below | 503 ft |
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Wabash River At Covington IN
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 03336000 |
7,850 cfs | 367% | -1% | 9.70 ft | 6.3 ft below | 482 ft |
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Wabash River At Terre Haute IN
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 03341500 |
8,380 cfs | 300% | -5% | 7.79 ft | 8.7 ft below | 454 ft |
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Wabash River At Riverton Ind IN
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 03342000 |
9,670 cfs | 291% | -4% | 7.53 ft | 7.5 ft below | 425 ft |
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Wabash River At New Harmony IN
Oct 2, 2:30 AM · USGS 03378500 |
14,700 cfs | 251% | -4% | 3.63 ft | 11.4 ft below | 409 ft |
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Wabash River At Mount Carmel IL
Oct 2, 2:45 AM · USGS 03377500 |
14,800 cfs | 253% | -2% | 5.52 ft | 13.5 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 2, 2026, the Wabash River is flowing at 14,800 cfs at Mount Carmel, IL, about 253% of normal for the date. Across its 12 USGS gauges, current flows range from 312 to 14,800 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 372% 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.