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 13 at 12:08PM EDT until March 15 at 2:51PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:08 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:15 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. East Fork White River at Seymour. .Minor flooding continues on the East Fork White River with Shoals on the East Fork White expected to fall from moderate to minor flood stage later this afternoon. The river levels at all locations are falling with flooding expected to last into early or the middle part of next week for portions of the East Fork White. The next accumulating precipitation is forecast to start Sunday afternoon and night. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Shoals. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * 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 Friday the stage was 25.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Friday was 26.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 315 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued March 13 at 11:54AM EDT until March 16 at 2:51AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Petersburg. White River at Edwardsport. White River at Elliston. White River at Hazleton. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .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 next weekend or Monday, March 23 for lower portions of the White River. 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 early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.6 feet, INDOT may close SR 358 between SR 67 at Edwardsport to SR 57 at Plainville due to flooding. SR 358 floods on the east side of the river between the levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Friday /6:00 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 18.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EDT Friday /6:00 AM CDT Friday/ was 18.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 13 at 11:54AM EDT until March 22 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Petersburg. White River at Edwardsport. White River at Elliston. White River at Hazleton. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .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 next weekend or Monday, March 23 for lower portions of the White River. 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 Sunday, March 22. * 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 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 24.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 24.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, March 21. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 13 at 11:54AM EDT until March 20 at 4:24AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Petersburg. White River at Edwardsport. White River at Elliston. White River at Hazleton. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .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 next weekend or Monday, March 23 for lower portions of the White River. The next accumulating precipitation is forecast to start Sunday afternoon and night. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Friday, March 20. * IMPACTS...At 23.9 feet, Extensive lowland flooding in progress. In Wabash County Illinois, South Division Street and 1.5 miles of CR 1280 E remain flooded. High water blocks access to cabins along South Division Street and some nearby oil fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 23.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday /9:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 23.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 315 AM EDT /215 AM CDT/.

Wind Advisory issued March 13 at 12:59PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.