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 June 29 at 10:45AM EDT until July 1 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 10:45 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor river flooding continues through at least Wednesday...on the White River below the confluence of the East Fork White...and on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel. River levels in these areas will slowly drop throughout the day. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Low bottomlands flood and flooding begins on higher bottomlands. State Road 257 may begin to flood if Shoals gage reading is over 17 feet. Private levees may be overtopped in many cases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Monday /8:45 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 18.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Monday /8:45 AM CDT Monday/ was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1100 PM EDT /1000 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 29 at 10:45AM EDT until July 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 10:45 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor river flooding continues through at least Wednesday...on the White River below the confluence of the East Fork White...and on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel. River levels in these areas will slowly drop throughout the day. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Most of the low bottomlands flood. Flooding begins in higher bottomlands. High water affects any residents in Pottsville river cabins. Pottsville Road...North C Street on river side of railroad tracks and Catt Street near U.S. Highway 41 are flooded. Water is near or starting on Giro Road in the vicinity of submerged Pottsville Road. Oil stripped fields flood. Flood gates must be installed at Hazleton. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1100 PM EDT /1000 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 8:08PM CDT until July 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 9:08 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 11:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton. .Recent torrential rainfall received across the basin will raise the Patoka River near Princeton into moderate flood, with flooding continuing through the Independence Day holiday weekend. For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, July 7th. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal camping trailers closest to the river become inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday, July 7th. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Flood Warning issued June 29 at 10:45AM EDT until July 2 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 10:45 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Minor river flooding continues through at least Wednesday...on the White River below the confluence of the East Fork White...and on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel. River levels in these areas will slowly drop throughout the day. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, River Road in the Mount Carmel, Illinois area begins to flood. Lowland flooding in progress. A few local river roads are closed by high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Monday /8:45 AM CDT Monday/ the stage was 21.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Monday /8:45 AM CDT Monday/ was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1100 PM EDT /1000 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 28 at 7:54PM CDT until July 2 at 9:24AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 8:54 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Embarras River at Lawrenceville affecting Lawrence County. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Embarras River at Lawrenceville. * WHEN...Until late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 33.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 33.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 20.3 feet Wednesday, July 08. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.