Historic Photo. Streets Collection: 1913 Flood: On March 24 and 25 of 1913 the Wabash River had produced a large flood, which inundated the town of New Harmony, from torrential rains and storms which had also produced tornados across the mid-west United States. At its height it measured 27 feet 10 inches. This photo shows Main Street, near the corner with Tavern, Facing North. Taken in front of Lichtenberger�s store.