Major Flood
24 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
15 ft
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.
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 | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wabash River at Peru?
The Wabash River at Peru gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03327500) 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 Peru?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wabash River at Peru is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 24 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 Peru 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 Peru gauge located?
The gauge is located in Miami County, Indiana at coordinates 40.7500°N, 86.0667°W. USGS site number: 03327500. 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 (03327500), Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.