River stage
Huntington, Wabash River
- River level
- 10.03 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -3.43 ft
- Recent high
- 16.08 ft
- Recent low
- 9.01 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HNTI3
- 30-day change
- -0.07 ft
- Average
- 11.57 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.20 ft
In brief
The Wabash River at Huntington, IN read 10.03 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.97 ft below action stage. That is 0.07 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HNTI3
At this level: This level is the top of the dam at the gage pool.
Water 82 °F (28 °C) · 19 °F warmer than normal for this date · +3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.20 ft | 1959-02-10 |
| 2 | 19.93 ft | 1959-06-26 |
| 3 | 19.34 ft | 2003-07-11 |
| 4 | 17.75 ft | 1961-04-26 |
| 5 | 16.85 ft | 1966-12-12 |
| 6 | 16.07 ft | 1968-02-04 |
| 7 | 14.91 ft | 1974-01-26 |
| 8 | 14.30 ft | 1998-04-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.80 ft
This level is the top of the dam at the gage pool.
- 16.00 ft
Drainage area almost completely controlled by J.E. Roush Reservoir completed on January 9, 1969. Water level has not exceeded this level since the operation of reservoir began.
- 17.00 ft
Left bank overflows. Approximately 8 to 10 acres are affected.
- 20.00 ft
Flood stage as established before the building of the J.E. Roush Reservoir.
- 23.20 ft
Backwater from the ice jam in February of 1959.
- 26.10 ft
Flood water reaches the floor of the gage houes.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wabash River flooding at Huntington?
No. The Wabash River at Huntington is at 10.03 ft, 7.97 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Huntington?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Wabash River has been at Huntington?
The highest crest on record is 23.2 ft, on 1959-02-10.
Is the Wabash River high or low right now at Huntington?
At 10.03 ft it is higher than 36% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Huntington, Wabash River?
The water temperature at Huntington, Wabash River is 82 °F (27.9 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 19 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 3.2 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HNTI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03323500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.