Wabash River at Logansport
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 4:15 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Record crest
- 25.30 ft1913
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 25.00 ftFlooding 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.
- 21.00 ftA very serious flood in progress with evacuation necessary.
- 19.00 ftFlooding of downtown businesses below 4th Street and one to two blocks either side of Goose Creek.
- 17.00 ftFlooding 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.
- 15.00 ftFlooding of Wastewater Treatment Plant and many river cabins and residences along Wabash River begins.
- 14.50 ftThe Wabash River has not exceed this level since the start of the 3 flood control reseervoirs located upstream since 1967.
- 12.00 ftFlooding of low-lying agricultural and recreational areas begins.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 29, 2026.
Crest history
71 crests on NOAA’s list since 1883.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 26, 1913 | 25.30 ft |
| 2 | May 18, 1943 | 21.32 ft |
| 3 | February 1, 1883 | 20.30 ft |
| 4 | February 11, 1959 | 19.69 ft |
| 5 | January 5, 1950 | 18.82 ft |
| 6 | February 27, 1936 | 17.85 ft |
| 7 | June 12, 1958 | 17.80 ft |
| 8 | January 15, 1930 | 17.80 ft |
| 9 | March 27, 1904 | 17.10 ft |
| 10 | February 16, 1950 | 16.45 ft |
| 11 | April 29, 1959 | 16.44 ft |
| 12 | March 13, 1939 | 16.40 ft |
| 13 | April 12, 1944 | 15.87 ft |
| 14 | May 12, 1943 | 15.43 ft |
| 15 | March 21, 1933 | 15.10 ft |
| 16 | January 16, 1937 | 15.08 ft |
| 17 | April 9, 1938 | 15.03 ft |
| 18 | March 21, 1927 | 15.00 ft |
| 19 | April 20, 2013 | 14.90 ft |
| 20 | April 23, 1964 | 14.64 ft |
| 21 | December 9, 1966 | 14.31 ft |
| 22 | February 24, 1985 | 14.02 ft |
| 23 | June 16, 2015 | 13.74 ft |
| 24 | July 7, 2003 | 13.60 ft |
| 25 | January 13, 2005 | 13.36 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 28, 2021: 10.03 ft
- January 12, 2020: 10.08 ft
- May 1, 2019: 10.99 ft
- February 21, 2018: 11.34 ft
- May 21, 2017: 10.91 ft
- December 29, 2015: 9.83 ft
- June 16, 2015: 13.74 ft
- February 23, 2014: 10.39 ft
- April 20, 2013: 14.90 ft
- December 15, 2011: 11.39 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.