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 April 10 at 10:43PM EDT until April 13 at 6:17PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 10:43 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Montezuma, Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton. .Lowland flooding will continue along a part of the Wabash River in western Indiana this weekend, and likely conclude by noon Monday. The crest late Friday evening was in the vicinity of Riverton. Flooding ended at Lafayette and Covington earlier today. Rain chances Sunday night through the end of the week ahead could bring additional rises to area rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Leaverton Park in Palestine and park in Hutsonville begin to flood. Agricultural flooding spreads to higher land. Seep water is noticeable behind levees. Some elevated river cottages are surrounded by water. Several county or township roads east of Lincoln Heritage Trail between Palestine and Hutsonville in Crawford County Illinois are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Saturday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:43PM EDT until April 13 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 10:43 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Montezuma, Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton. .Lowland flooding will continue along a part of the Wabash River in western Indiana this weekend, and likely conclude by noon Monday. The crest late Friday evening was in the vicinity of Riverton. Flooding ended at Lafayette and Covington earlier today. Rain chances Sunday night through the end of the week ahead could bring additional rises to area rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding is in progress. High water surrounds many river cabins. Access to most river cabins is by boat only. Levees begin to protect farmland. Extensive flooding of Leaverton Park occurs in Palestine, Illinois. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Friday /9:00 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 18.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM EDT Friday /9:00 PM CDT Friday/ was 18.1 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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Saturday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 12:10PM EDT until April 13 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 12:10 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana and Illinois... Wabash River from Montezuma to Riverton. .Lowland flooding will continue along a part of the Wabash River in western Indiana this weekend, and likely conclude by noon Monday. The crest as of early Saturday afternoon is nearing Vincennes. Flooding will likely end near Montezuma and Terre Haute by this evening. Rain chances Sunday night through the end of the week ahead could bring additional rises to area rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Leaverton Park in Palestine and park in Hutsonville begin to flood. Agricultural flooding spreads to higher land. Seep water is noticeable behind levees. Some elevated river cottages are surrounded by water. Several county or township roads east of Lincoln Heritage Trail between Palestine and Hutsonville in Crawford County Illinois are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1130 PM EDT /1030 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 12:10PM EDT until April 13 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 12:10 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana and Illinois... Wabash River from Montezuma to Riverton. .Lowland flooding will continue along a part of the Wabash River in western Indiana this weekend, and likely conclude by noon Monday. The crest as of early Saturday afternoon is nearing Vincennes. Flooding will likely end near Montezuma and Terre Haute by this evening. Rain chances Sunday night through the end of the week ahead could bring additional rises to area rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding is in progress. High water surrounds many river cabins. Access to most river cabins is by boat only. Levees begin to protect farmland. Extensive flooding of Leaverton Park occurs in Palestine, Illinois. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Saturday /10:00 AM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 17.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Saturday /10:00 AM CDT Saturday/ was 18.1 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued this evening by around 1130 PM EDT /1030 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:43PM EDT until April 12 at 6:48AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 10:43 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Montezuma, Terre Haute, Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton. .Lowland flooding will continue along a part of the Wabash River in western Indiana this weekend, and likely conclude by noon Monday. The crest late Friday evening was in the vicinity of Riverton. Flooding ended at Lafayette and Covington earlier today. Rain chances Sunday night through the end of the week ahead could bring additional rises to area rivers. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, A few sloughs and a drainage have water in them in the vicinity of SR 63 on the west side of the Wabash River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Friday /8:30 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was 17.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Friday /8:30 PM CDT Friday/ was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Saturday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.