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 12 at 10:58PM EDT until March 16 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 10:58 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Newberry, Edwardsport, Mount Carmel, Hazleton, and Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Indiana... White River at Elliston. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River from Elliston downstream. Secondary crests are now occurring. Flooding is expected to last as late as the weekend of March 21. The next accumulating precipitation is forecast to start Sunday afternoon and night. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Edwardsport. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Old Vincennes Road and State Road 358 in Daviess County and Schaefer Road in Knox County are impassable. High water affects agricultural bottomlands. During agricultural season this level is of concern to farmers on the unprotected areas along the river. High water affects river cabins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Thursday /6:00 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 18.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM EDT Thursday /6:00 PM CDT Thursday/ was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 Friday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 10:58PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 10:58 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Newberry, Edwardsport, Mount Carmel, Hazleton, and Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Indiana... White River at Elliston. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River from Elliston downstream. Secondary crests are now occurring. Flooding is expected to last as late as the weekend of March 21. The next accumulating precipitation is forecast to start Sunday afternoon and night. * 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 10:30 PM EDT Thursday /9:30 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 24.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM EDT Thursday /9:30 PM CDT Thursday/ was 24.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 Friday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 10:50PM EDT until March 16 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 10:50 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana... East Fork White River at Shoals, near Bedford, near Rivervale, at Williams, and at Seymour. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the East Fork White River. The level is expected to continue to rise at Seymour tonight to 16.2 feet near daybreak then fall. The river level at all other locations is on the fall. The next accumulating precipitation is forecast to start Sunday afternoon and night. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Shoals. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, High water affects low residential areas on left bank at Shoals. Some evacuations or moving of mobile homes is necessary. Local roads flood more extensively. Rural residents move livestock and equipment to high ground. SR 550 floods on right bank and also between Trinity and Dover Hill. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 26.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM EDT Thursday was 27.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 Friday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT.

Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 5:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 6:21 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:00 PM

Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected through early afternoon with gusts of 30 to 35 mph. A few higher gusts may briefly reach up to 40 mph. The strong wind gusts may result in loose outdoor items being blown around along with minor tree damage. Travel may also be difficult for high profile vehicles, especially on east-west oriented roadways.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 10:58PM EDT until March 20 at 10:24PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 10:58 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Newberry, Edwardsport, Mount Carmel, Hazleton, and Petersburg. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Indiana... White River at Elliston. .Minor to moderate flooding continues on the White River from Elliston downstream. Secondary crests are now occurring. Flooding is expected to last as late as the weekend of March 21. The next accumulating precipitation is forecast to start Sunday afternoon and night. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Friday, March 20. * IMPACTS...At 23.9 feet, Extensive lowland flooding in progress. In Wabash County Illinois, South Division Street and 1.5 miles of CR 1280 E remain flooded. High water blocks access to cabins along South Division Street and some nearby oil fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Thursday /8:45 PM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 23.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EDT Thursday /8:45 PM CDT Thursday/ was 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.7 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, March 20. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 Friday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.