Wabash River at Terre Haute...US Hwy 150 Eastbound

Last updated: Jun 21, 2025, 12:46 PM UTC
Heat Advisory

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 33 - West Terre Haute is severely threatened. Water at the top of levees. During windy conditions overtopping will occur. Pumping will not keep up with water seepage. Taylorville (Dresser) is totally destroyed. Industrial and commercial area from U.S. 40 to Interstate 70 floods extensively. Extensive flooding along Lost Creek may threaten residential and commercial areas in northern Terre Haute. U.S. 40 and U.S. 150 are overtopped.
  • 32 - Record to near record flood is in progress. Water at the edge of U.S. 150 and U.S. 50. Old Paris Road closed west of U.S. 150. Situation serious in Toad Hop and Dresser. Industrial and commercial areas along east bank of Wabash River from U.S. 40 to I-70 floods. Flood waters are at the top of levee protecting Taylorville. Extensive flooding along Lost Creek possibly threatens residential and commercial areas in northern Terre Haute. Sandbagging of Terre Haute Water Treatment Plant is necessary.
  • 31 - Sandbagging necessary at the Terre Haute Water Treatment Plant. Flood waters will begin to enter the Water Treatment Plant at 31.5 feet. Residential and commercial areas affected in Terre Haute and the West Terre Haute areas. Taylorville (Dresser) is extensively flooded. Toad Hop should evacuate. Water nearing U.S. 150 and U.S. 40.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.4658, -87.4198
RFC OHRFC
State IN
WFO IND
County Vigo
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03341500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 22.95 ft on 04-07-2025 (P)
2. 16.63 ft on 05-01-2024 (P)
3. 20.79 ft on 04-17-2024 (P)
4. 20.15 ft on 03-29-2023 (P)
5. 22.48 ft on 03-07-2023 (P)

Historic Crests

1. 33.25 ft on 03-27-1913
2. 29.25 ft on 06-16-1958
3. 29.00 ft on 01-16-2005
4. 27.13 ft on 01-08-1950
5. 27.12 ft on 02-25-2018

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 472.55 ft
moderate Flooding 467.05 ft
minor Flooding 459.05 ft
action 454.05 ft
Latest Value 457.29 ft
Gauge Zero 442.55 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
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