RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE WABASH RIVER
Little Wabash River at Carmi
White County, Illinois
Water level3.19 ft
Flow274 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action24 ft
Minor flood27 ft
Moderate flood32 ft
Major flood35 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 35.5 ft
Businesses just downstream of IL Route 14 and Route 1 in Carmi flood.
- 32 ft
Flood waters flow up McHenry slough and areas near Route 1 and 14 in Carmi begin to flood.
- 27 ft
The inundation of county roads begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 1961 | 38.44 ft | — |
| May 3, 2011 | 38.34 ft | 56,244 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1936 | 36.23 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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