Major Flood
21 ft
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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
19 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Flooding up to 4th Street in downtown area. Widespread flooding in outlying area with devastation in central Logansport. Many roads and bridges along Wabash River under water.
21 ft
A very serious flood in progress with evacuation necessary.
19 ft
Flooding of downtown businesses below 4th Street and one to two blocks either side of Goose Creek.
17 ft
Flooding of residences along Wabash Av., Eel River Av., E. Melbourne Av., Biddle Island, Cliff St., Brown St., Georgetown Rd., S. River Rd West, east end of Pottawatomic Rd., near Cass Station Bridge and Goose Creek area begins to flood.
15 ft
Flooding of Wastewater Treatment Plant and many river cabins and residences along Wabash River begins.
14.5 ft
The Wabash River has not exceed this level since the start of the 3 flood control reseervoirs located upstream since 1967.
12 ft
Flooding of low-lying agricultural and recreational areas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1913 | 25.3 ft | 140,000 cfs |
| May 17, 1943 | 21.32 ft | 89,800 cfs |
| Jan 31, 1883 | 20.3 ft | 80,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wabash River at Logansport?
The Wabash River at Logansport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03329000) 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 Logansport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wabash River at Logansport is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wabash River rises?
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Where is the Wabash River at Logansport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cass County, Indiana at coordinates 40.7464°N, 86.3775°W. USGS site number: 03329000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: the USGS (03329000), 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.