Wabash River at Linn Grove
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 12:45 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 12.50 ftWed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 14.76 ft2003
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 17.00 ftThere is extensive inundation and damage with many primary roads and bridges closed. Many people are to be evacuated.
- 15.00 ftThe 100 year flood level is exceeded. Highway 1050 S in Adams County east of Geneva begins to flood.
- 14.00 ftSecondary roads are blocked. Roads near the east side of Geneva begin to flood. Some evacuations may be required and property needs to be transferred to higher ground.
- 12.00 ftThe flooding of county roads begin.
- 11.00 ftAgricultural flooding begins. Low lands east of Geneva begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 20% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.
Crest history
100 crests on NOAA’s list since 1964.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 8, 2003 | 14.76 ft |
| 2 | June 19, 2015 | 14.42 ft |
| 3 | July 10, 2003 | 14.33 ft |
| 4 | March 17, 1978 | 13.87 ft |
| 5 | May 11, 2021 | 13.81 ft |
| 6 | July 3, 1993 | 13.79 ft |
| 7 | January 13, 2005 | 13.73 ft |
| 8 | January 13, 2020 | 13.69 ft |
| 9 | July 24, 1998 | 13.60 ft |
| 10 | February 7, 2008 | 13.54 ft |
| 11 | March 2, 2011 | 13.49 ft |
| 12 | December 31, 1990 | 13.38 ft |
| 13 | January 24, 1999 | 13.29 ft |
| 14 | February 24, 1985 | 13.23 ft |
| 15 | January 19, 1996 | 13.20 ft |
| 16 | April 21, 1964 | 13.13 ft |
| 17 | August 11, 1995 | 13.11 ft |
| 18 | February 22, 2014 | 13.07 ft |
| 19 | April 28, 2019 | 13.06 ft |
| 20 | January 14, 2013 | 13.06 ft |
| 21 | December 11, 1966 | 13.01 ft |
| 22 | August 6, 1998 | 12.91 ft |
| 23 | January 31, 1970 | 12.82 ft |
| 24 | April 22, 1972 | 12.78 ft |
| 25 | May 27, 1989 | 12.75 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 11, 2021: 13.81 ft
- January 13, 2020: 13.69 ft
- April 28, 2019: 13.06 ft
- April 5, 2018: 12.34 ft
- May 6, 2017: 12.71 ft
- March 15, 2016: 10.78 ft
- December 29, 2015: 12.36 ft
- June 28, 2015: 12.58 ft
- June 19, 2015: 14.42 ft
- February 22, 2014: 13.07 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.