RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE WABASH RIVER
Little Wabash River near Effingham
Effingham County, Illinois
Water level10.65 ft
Flow25 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
Water begins to overflow bank at N 1000th Rd.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2002 | 24.27 ft | 31,500 cfs |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 21.46 ft | 16,900 cfs |
| May 7, 1996 | 21.19 ft | 17,800 cfs |
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