Major Flood
23 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.1 ft
Flood water reaches the floor of the gage houes.
23.2 ft
Backwater from the ice jam in February of 1959.
20 ft
Flood stage as established before the building of the J.E. Roush Reservoir.
17 ft
Left bank overflows. Approximately 8 to 10 acres are affected.
16 ft
Drainage area almost completely controlled by J.E. Roush Reservoir completed on January 9, 1969. Water level has not exceeded this level since the operation of reservoir began.
8.8 ft
This level is the top of the dam at the gage pool.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 1959 | 23.2 ft | 14,900 cfs |
| Jun 25, 1959 | 19.93 ft | 13,800 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2003 | 19.34 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HNTI3
River
Wabash River
County
Huntington, IN
Coordinates
40.8533°N, 85.4897°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wabash River at Huntington?
The Wabash River at Huntington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03323500) 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 Huntington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wabash River at Huntington is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wabash River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wabash River at Huntington 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 Wabash River at Huntington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Huntington County, Indiana at coordinates 40.8533°N, 85.4897°W. USGS site number: 03323500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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On This River
Upstream: Northern Indiana Lakes at J.E. Roush Lake Dam Near Huntington (IN)
Downstream: Wabash River at Wabash
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: the USGS (03323500), Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.