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 July 2 at 9:14AM CDT until July 8 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 10:14 AM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 12:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton. .Major flooding is occurring on the Pakota River near Princeton. The forecast crest is still 23.8 feet. This would be a bit higher than the crest observed in April, 2025, and about a foot less than the flood of record, which occurred in May, 2011. Major flood impacts are forecast to continue until this weekend, when water levels will begin to fall. For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flooding affects mainly farmland. Seasonal camping trailers closest to the river become inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 23.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.0 feet on 03/16/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 4:12AM EDT until July 3 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 4:12 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values between 100 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Mild overnight temperatures will also not allow for much reprieve from the hot and humid conditions. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 11:34AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 11:34 AM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100-110. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 11:34AM EDT until July 3 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 11:34 AM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100-110. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.