Major Flood
25 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is flooded.
19.7 ft
Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood.
19 ft
2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south of Wynoose.
18.5 ft
Wilcox Bridge Lane floods just east of the Little Wabash River near the gage location. Blueflower Lane southeast of the gage begins to flood.
18 ft
Water begins to flood left bank farmland.
16 ft
Minor flooding begins to wooded areas and agricultural land immediately adjacent to the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 1950 | 26.67 ft | 47,000 cfs |
| May 9, 1961 | 26.61 ft | 46,200 cfs |
| Aug 21, 1915 | 26.3 ft | 43,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CLAI2
River
Little Wabash River
County
Clay, IL
Coordinates
38.6347°N, 88.2972°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Wabash River below Clay City?
The Little Wabash River below Clay City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03379500) 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 below Clay City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Wabash River below Clay City is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 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 below Clay City 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 below Clay City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Illinois at coordinates 38.6347°N, 88.2972°W. USGS site number: 03379500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. 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.