Wabash River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Wabash River Levels

May 18 2024

340,785 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+19397.0 cfs (+12.73%) since yesterday
92.31% of Normal 12 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Wabash River was last observed at 171,812 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 340,785 acre-ft of water today; about 92% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 186,125 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 Mt. Carmel reporting a streamflow rate of 45,500 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Wabash River At Terre Haute with a gauge stage of 14.53 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 2024-05-17
Streamflow 171,812.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 92.31%
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.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Wabash River At Linn Grove
USGS 03322900
265 cfs 5.52 ft -17.7
Wabash River At Bluffton
USGS 03323000
257 cfs 2.26 ft -7.22
Wabash River At Wabash
USGS 03325000
1470 cfs 5.18 ft -14.04
Wabash River At Peru
USGS 03327500
2210 cfs 7.5 ft -12.99
Wabash River At Logansport
USGS 03329000
4170 cfs 5.05 ft -10.13
Wabash River At Lafayette Ind
USGS 03335500
11300 cfs 8.21 ft -23.13
Wabash River At Montezuma
USGS 03340500
21000 cfs 13.65 ft 8.25
Wabash River At Covington
USGS 03336000
14000 cfs 13.27 ft -11.95
Wabash River At Terre Haute
USGS 03341500
21100 cfs 14.53 ft 33.54
Wabash River At Riverton Ind
USGS 03342000
20300 cfs 12.84 ft 42.96
Wabash River At New Harmony
USGS 03378500
41300 cfs 9.3 ft -0.72
Wabash River At Mt. Carmel
USGS 03377500
45500 cfs 13.06 ft 10.98

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Wabash River Maximum Total Discharge

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Wabash River Year Over Year Discharge


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