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 15 at 10:29PM EDT until March 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:29 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Bedford and Rivervale. White River at Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River at Williams. White River at Hazleton. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Flooding continues on lower portions of the Wabash, White, and East Fork White rivers in central and southern Indiana as a result of excessive rainfall. Flooding remains confined on the Wabash to the Mount Carmel area and is expected to continue until next weekend. Flooding on the White River is expected to last as long as March 25 at Hazleton. Flooding on the East Fork White River should conclude by the middle of this week. Bankfull conditions are expected otherwise from Rivervale to Williams through midweek. Negligible precipitation is predicted to fall over the next seven days, allowing the rivers to continue to fall, with only a minor bump from Sunday evening's rainfall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, March 24. * IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Water from the Great June 2008 Flood recedes from SR 257 south of Washington. The river stage at Shoals was less than 10 feet and less than 14 feet previous day. The Lost River was low...except for backwater from the East Fork White...during this entire flood event. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Sunday /8:45 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 23.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EDT Sunday /8:45 PM CDT Sunday/ was 23.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, March 23. - 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 Monday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 15 at 10:29PM EDT until March 22 at 3:12PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:29 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Bedford and Rivervale. White River at Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River at Williams. White River at Hazleton. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Flooding continues on lower portions of the Wabash, White, and East Fork White rivers in central and southern Indiana as a result of excessive rainfall. Flooding remains confined on the Wabash to the Mount Carmel area and is expected to continue until next weekend. Flooding on the White River is expected to last as long as March 25 at Hazleton. Flooding on the East Fork White River should conclude by the middle of this week. Bankfull conditions are expected otherwise from Rivervale to Williams through midweek. Negligible precipitation is predicted to fall over the next seven days, allowing the rivers to continue to fall, with only a minor bump from Sunday evening's rainfall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Sunday, March 22. * IMPACTS...At 22.9 feet, Water begins to flow over River Road just north of Fifth Street in the Mount Carmel area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Sunday /8:45 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 23.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EDT Sunday /8:45 PM CDT Sunday/ was 23.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March 22. - Flood stage is 19.0 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 Monday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 15 at 10:29PM EDT until March 26 at 3:13AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:29 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Bedford and Rivervale. White River at Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... East Fork White River at Williams. White River at Hazleton. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Flooding continues on lower portions of the Wabash, White, and East Fork White rivers in central and southern Indiana as a result of excessive rainfall. Flooding remains confined on the Wabash to the Mount Carmel area and is expected to continue until next weekend. Flooding on the White River is expected to last as long as March 25 at Hazleton. Flooding on the East Fork White River should conclude by the middle of this week. Bankfull conditions are expected otherwise from Rivervale to Williams through midweek. Negligible precipitation is predicted to fall over the next seven days, allowing the rivers to continue to fall, with only a minor bump from Sunday evening's rainfall. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until Thursday, March 26. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, A flood of this height causes great agricultural damage from June through August. Some river cabin residents evacuate. Most local roads flood. Several oil fields are inaccessible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday, March 25 and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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 Monday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:42AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:42 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:30 PM

Scattered snow showers will become more numerous later this morning into the afternoon, before tapering off this evening. Visibilities will be reduced in the snow showers, and slick spots may develop on untreated surfaces with temperatures near or below freezing. If traveling today, be prepared for rapid changes in visibility in short distances as well as slick spots on roads.

Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 5:07AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:07 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:00 PM

Snow showers and some snow squalls will move through the region today. In snow squalls, heavy snowfall will lead to reduced visibilities and hazardous conditions. Use caution when driving, conditions may change quickly and roads may become slippery. Localized swaths of around 1 inch of snow will be possible.