Wabash River at Montezuma

Last updated: Jun 18, 2025, 8:55 PM UTC
Flood Warning
Wind Advisory

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 34 - A record flood is in progress. Many evacuations in southern Montezuma are necessary. High water in southern Montezuma is 4 to 6 feet deep. Flood waters are at the edge of Hillsdale.
  • 31 - Major flooding is in progress. Extensive flooding in southern portion of Montezuma. The town of Mecca is cut into two parts by backwater from the Wabash River up Raccoon Creek.
  • 30.5 - A dangerous flood is in progress. Water backs in old Wabash-Erie canal and begins to flood southeast part of Montezuma. Residents on Water Street must evacuate. Streets near park begin to flood.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.7925, -87.3739
RFC OHRFC
State IN
WFO IND
County Parke
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03340500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 23.32 ft on 04-07-2025 (P)
2. 14.66 ft on 01-02-2025 (P)
3. 16.12 ft on 07-13-2024 (P)
4. 16.13 ft on 05-01-2024 (P)
5. 20.72 ft on 04-16-2024 (P)

Historic Crests

1. 34.00 ft on 03-27-1913
2. 32.83 ft on 05-20-1943
3. 32.06 ft on 06-15-1958
4. 31.97 ft on 01-15-2005
5. 31.90 ft on 04-21-2013

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 488.39 ft
moderate Flooding 481.39 ft
minor Flooding 471.39 ft
action 467.39 ft
Latest Value 471.56 ft
Gauge Zero 457.39 ft

Gauge Photos

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SR 234 at Lodi Dec 31, 2008

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

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WFO Information

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Indianapolis
6900 West Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
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