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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 417 feet

Nearest Address:
5801–6099 N Private Rd 55 W
Petersburg, IN 47567
Pike County

GPS Coordinates: 38.51088224, -87.2894583

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued March 17 at 11:34AM EDT until March 21 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 11:34 AM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Rivervale. .Flooding will continue throughout the week on lower portions of the White River below Hazleton and on the Wabash at Mount Carmel. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 21.3 feet, State Road 257 south of Washington began to flood during May 2008 after local rains of more than an inch on very wet soils with Petersburg at 21.3 feet and rising and Shoals at 15.5 feet and rising. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 21.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 22.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - 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. 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 this afternoon by around 1245 PM EDT /1145 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 17 at 11:34AM EDT until March 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 11:34 AM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Rivervale. .Flooding will continue throughout the week on lower portions of the White River below Hazleton and on the Wabash at Mount Carmel. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until late Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect residents of East Mt. Carmel, Indiana. Fifth Street that parallels river closes. Twin restaurant along the river also closes. Several local river roads flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ the stage was 22.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Tuesday /9:45 AM CDT Tuesday/ was 22.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday evening and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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. 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 this afternoon by around 1245 PM EDT /1145 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 17 at 11:34AM EDT until March 23 at 10:24PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 11:34 AM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 2:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Rivervale. .Flooding will continue throughout the week on lower portions of the White River below Hazleton and on the Wabash at Mount Carmel. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until late Monday evening. * 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 late Monday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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. 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 this afternoon by around 1245 PM EDT /1145 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 17 at 12:11PM CDT until March 20 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 1:11 PM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at New Harmony. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony. * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday afternoon and continue falling. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Flood Warning issued March 17 at 11:20AM CDT until March 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 12:20 PM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.