River stage
Logansport, Wabash River
- River level
- 4.71 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.31 ft
- Recent high
- 8.71 ft
- Recent low
- 3.24 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LGNI3
- 30-day change
- +1.12 ft
- Average
- 5.11 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.30 ft
In brief
The Wabash River at Logansport, IN read 4.71 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.29 ft below action stage. That is 1.12 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LGNI3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.30 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 2 | 21.32 ft | 1943-05-18 |
| 3 | 20.30 ft | 1883-02-01 |
| 4 | 19.69 ft | 1959-02-11 |
| 5 | 18.82 ft | 1950-01-05 |
| 6 | 17.85 ft | 1936-02-27 |
| 7 | 17.80 ft | 1958-06-12 |
| 8 | 17.80 ft | 1930-01-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Flooding of low-lying agricultural and recreational areas begins.
- 14.50 ft
The Wabash River has not exceed this level since the start of the 3 flood control reseervoirs located upstream since 1967.
- 15.00 ft
Flooding of Wastewater Treatment Plant and many river cabins and residences along Wabash River begins.
- 17.00 ft
Flooding 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.
- 19.00 ft
Flooding of downtown businesses below 4th Street and one to two blocks either side of Goose Creek.
- 21.00 ft
A very serious flood in progress with evacuation necessary.
- 25.00 ft
Flooding 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wabash River flooding at Logansport?
No. The Wabash River at Logansport is at 4.71 ft, 7.29 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Logansport?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Wabash River has been at Logansport?
The highest crest on record is 25.3 ft, on 1913-03-26.
Is the Wabash River high or low right now at Logansport?
At 4.71 ft it is higher than 46% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LGNI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03329000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.