Wabash River at Peru
Miami County, Indiana
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 32.29 ft
Flood water begins to hit the bottom of the bridge at the gage site.
- 28 ft
Record flood is in progress. Downtown Peru is under 2 to 6 feet of water.
- 26 ft
Extensive flooding of southern Peru is in progress. SR 124 is blocked by high water. Downtown Peru is under water.
- 24 ft
A major flood is in progress. Residences and businesses are under water. Water overtops city levees.
- 22 ft
Water nears the top of Peru flood protection. River Road is flooded. The K-Mart parking lot floods. Residences near US 31 on the extreme west side of Peru are affected by high water.
- 20 ft
The river is at flood stage. Local river road is flooded. Considerable agricultural flooding is occurring. Unprotected areas of Peru are flooded.
- 18 ft
Flooding begins to affect the lowest point on River Road in Miami County as well as the lowest lying trailer camps.
- 16 ft
Overflow of some agricultural land begins.
- 14 ft
The river reaches bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1913 | 28.1 ft | 115,000 cfs |
| May 17, 1943 | 24.46 ft | 68,000 cfs |
| Jun 11, 1958 | 22.65 ft | 53,100 cfs |
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