Wabash River at Covington
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Fountain County, Indiana on the Wabash River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03336000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
29 ft
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
35.1 ft
Record flood is in progress.
34.5 ft
Water is at bottom of U.S. Highway 136 bridge. Near record flood is in progress.
32 ft
Flood affects possibly as many as 250 families and causes major damage to as many as 40 homes.
30 ft
Six or 7 homes downstream of gage in Covington begin to flood. Access road behind the cottages floods.
29 ft
Major flood in progress. Extensive rural flooding in Warren, Fountain and Vermillion Counties. Many local roads are flooded. Several river communities are flooded. Water Street and lowest portion of Jefferson Street begin to flood in Covington.
28 ft
At 28 feet River Road would flood.
27 ft
Covington Lion's Club begins to flood. First floor flooding begins in some cottages across river in Warren County. Over topping of agricultural levees occurs. Crocket Street in Covington begins to flood as well as some rural residential property just north of Covington.
26.5 ft
State Road 234 near Lodi begins to flood. Homes are affected along Warren CR South on opposite side of river.
26 ft
The approach to the Independence Bridge floods.
25.6 ft
The Wabash River is nearly 3 miles wide along SR 234 by backing up into Coal Creek on the west side of Lodi and the Vermillion River on the north side of Cayuga. Flood waters are at the edge of the north side of SR 234 but not on the road. North Sandhill Road and W CR 260 N on the northeast side of Covington extensively flooded in places. Silver Island Road just south of SR 32 is impassable.
25 ft
Many local roads are impassable. High water backs up into Mud Run, cutting off some county roads just northwest of Covington. North Sandhill Road begins to flood from Mallory Branch. Mud Creek extensively floods W CR 260 N and Sandhill Road by backwater from the Wabash River.
24 ft
Basement flooding begins in 10 to 12 cottages. The approach to new bridge downstream of SR 28 in Attica floods.
23 ft
Flood water is at critical height for most agricultural levees.
21 ft
Lanes to river residences west of South River Road south of Covington flooded. Sandhill Road at Mud Run just northeast of Covington begins to flood. Extensive lowland flooding in progress. Higher bottomlands flood.
20.5 ft
Williamsport Road may begin to flood in Fountain County.
20 ft
A few county roads begin to flood. Higher bottomlands begin to flood. The first cottage upstream from U.S. 136 bridge may become isolated by high water.
18 ft
Five Crossings, a local county river park at old U.S. Highway 136 bridge site, begins to flood.
17.5 ft
Some low agricultural fields flood. Backyard flood of cottages a short distance north of U.S. Highway 136. High water blocks land access to at least one residence.
16 ft
Low agricultural lands begin to flood. Backyard flooding of cottages on right bank starts a short distance upstream of gage. Critical stage of Young-Neal Levee is reached.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1913 | 35.1 ft | 200,000 cfs |
| Mar 26, 1913 | 35.1 ft | 200,000 cfs |
| May 19, 1943 | 32.44 ft | 147,000 cfs |
| May 19, 1943 | 32.44 ft | 147,000 cfs |
| Jun 13, 1958 | 30.27 ft | 113,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wabash River at Covington?
The Wabash River at Covington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03336000) 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 Wabash River at Covington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wabash River at Covington is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
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Where is the Wabash River at Covington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fountain County, Indiana at coordinates 40.1400°N, 87.4067°W. USGS site number: 03336000. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.