Major Flood
35 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
32 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CARI2
River
Little Wabash River
County
White, IL
Coordinates
38.0922°N, 88.1561°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Wabash River at Carmi?
The Little Wabash River at Carmi gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03381495) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Little Wabash River at Carmi?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Wabash River at Carmi is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Wabash River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Wabash River at Carmi to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Little Wabash River at Carmi gauge located?
The gauge is located in White County, Illinois at coordinates 38.0922°N, 88.1561°W. USGS site number: 03381495. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.