Station Name: WHITE RIVER ABOVE PETERSBURG, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 420 feet

Nearest Address:
6925 SR-57
Petersburg, IN 47567
Pike County

GPS Coordinates: 38.52838237, -87.2539017

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 12:07PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:07 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Edwardsport. White River at Elliston. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River and minor flooding continues on the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel. Additional rainfall of half an inch to 1.25 inches from this morning through Friday morning was included in the forecast. The initial crest on the White is at Petersburg, but an additional lower crest is expected to start working its way down the river Thursday and bring minor flooding back to Elliston by Thursday evening. The crest on the Wabash should reach Mount Carmel on Sunday. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, A very significant flood is in progress. Emergency flood fighting may be needed. Evacuations would begin from river cabins in Dodge City. Livestock must be moved. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday /10:30 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 24.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Thursday /10:30 AM CDT Thursday/ was 24.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued around 1100 PM.late tonight by around midnight EDT /1100 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 12:07PM EDT until March 16 at 5:25PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:07 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Edwardsport. White River at Elliston. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River and minor flooding continues on the lower Wabash at Mount Carmel. Additional rainfall of half an inch to 1.25 inches from this morning through Friday morning was included in the forecast. The initial crest on the White is at Petersburg, but an additional lower crest is expected to start working its way down the river Thursday and bring minor flooding back to Elliston by Thursday evening. The crest on the Wabash should reach Mount Carmel on Sunday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Edwardsport. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Old Vincennes Road and State Road 358 in Daviess County and Schaefer Road in Knox County are impassable. High water affects agricultural bottomlands. During agricultural season this level is of concern to farmers on the unprotected areas along the river. High water affects river cabins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Thursday /6:00 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 17.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EDT Thursday /6:00 AM CDT Thursday/ was 18.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued around 1100 PM.late tonight by around midnight EDT /1100 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 11:56AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Shoals. East Fork White River near Bedford. East Fork White River near Rivervale. East Fork White River at Williams. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Seymour. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the East Fork White. Additional rainfall of 0.75 to 1.25 inches from this morning through Friday morning was included in the forecast. The initial crest on the East Fork is at Shoals, with an additional lower secondary crest expected at Seymour on Saturday and working its way downriver from there. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Shoals. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, High water affects low residential areas on left bank at Shoals. Some evacuations or moving of mobile homes is necessary. Local roads flood more extensively. Rural residents move livestock and equipment to high ground. SR 550 floods on right bank and also between Trinity and Dover Hill. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 26.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Thursday was 27.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued by 1100 PM.late tonight by around midnight EDT.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 10:58PM EDT until March 16 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 10:58 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Newberry, Edwardsport, Mount Carmel, Hazleton, and Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Indiana... White River at Elliston. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River from Elliston downstream. Secondary crests are now occurring. Flooding is expected to last as late as the weekend of March 21. The next accumulating precipitation is forecast to start Sunday afternoon and night. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Edwardsport. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Old Vincennes Road and State Road 358 in Daviess County and Schaefer Road in Knox County are impassable. High water affects agricultural bottomlands. During agricultural season this level is of concern to farmers on the unprotected areas along the river. High water affects river cabins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Thursday /6:00 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 18.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM EDT Thursday /6:00 PM CDT Thursday/ was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 10:58PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 10:58 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Newberry, Edwardsport, Mount Carmel, Hazleton, and Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Indiana... White River at Elliston. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River from Elliston downstream. Secondary crests are now occurring. Flooding is expected to last as late as the weekend of March 21. The next accumulating precipitation is forecast to start Sunday afternoon and night. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, A very significant flood is in progress. Emergency flood fighting may be needed. Evacuations would begin from river cabins in Dodge City. Livestock must be moved. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM EDT Thursday /9:30 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 24.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM EDT Thursday /9:30 PM CDT Thursday/ was 24.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Friday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.