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

Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 5:52PM CDT until July 9 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 6:52 PM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 9:45 PM

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Gibson County in southwestern Indiana... Northwestern Pike County in southwestern Indiana... * Until 845 PM CDT /945 PM EDT/. * At 552 PM CDT /652 PM EDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. 1 to 2 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Winslow.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 8:01 PM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 8:45 PM

At 800 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sumner to 6 miles southeast of Olney. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Vincennes, Bicknell, Monroe City, Wheatland, Bruceville, Edwardsport, Decker, and Vincennes University.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Flood Warning issued July 9 at 10:02AM CDT until July 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 11:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton. .The Patoka River near Princeton is forecast to keep falling. It will fall into minor flood stage tomorrow, and eventually fall below flood stage by next Wednesday, July 15th. For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal camping trailers closest to the river become inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday evening and continue falling to 14.7 feet Sunday, July 19. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 9 at 7:09PM CDT until July 9 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 8:09 PM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 9:00 PM

SVRILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Lawrence County in southeastern Illinois... Eastern Richland County in southeastern Illinois... * Until 800 PM CDT. * At 709 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bridgeport, or near Lawrenceville, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Bridgeport around 715 PM CDT. St. Francisville around 725 PM CDT. This also includes Red Hills State Park.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 7:10PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 8:10 PM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 9:00 PM

At 710 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Folsomville to near Grandview. Movement was east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Boonville, Dale, Grandview, Santa Claus, Folsomville, Chrisney, Tennyson, and Gentryville. This includes Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 48 and 54.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.