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 11 at 12:13PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:13 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Edwardsport. White River at Elliston. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. 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 Wednesday /10:30 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 24.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday /10:30 AM CDT Wednesday/ was 24.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7 feet this afternoon. - 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 11 at 12:13PM EDT until March 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:13 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Edwardsport. White River at Elliston. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. 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 evening. * 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 Wednesday /6:00 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 19.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday /6:00 AM CDT Wednesday/ was 21.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 11 at 12:05PM EDT until March 16 at 11:36PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:00 PM

...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 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 late Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Beginning April 25, 2011 and continuing through May 8, 2011 three county roads were closed because of East Fork White River flooding in northern Dubois County. Portersville Rd W was closed in two locations...just east of CR 500W and between CR 650W and CR 660W. One other county road was flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 27.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 27.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1100 PM EDT.

Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 9:40AM CDT until March 11 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 10:40 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana and western Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT /5 PM EDT/ this afternoon. * 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. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 6:32AM EDT until March 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 6:32 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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.