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 1 at 12:25PM EDT until July 2 at 3:12PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 12:25 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 3:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Heavy rainfall Friday and Saturday has exacerbated ongoing flooding along the lower Wabash River. Minor flooding remains at Hazleton but should come to an end by Thursday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Lowest reading available from the Hazleton Staff Gage. Since the 1930s the White River has moved from the "old wellhouse" to several hundred yards from the "old wellhouse". The river returns to the "old wellhouse" around 17 to 17.5 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight 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 afternoon by around 130 PM EDT /1230 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 30 at 8:19PM CDT until July 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Tue June 30, 2026, 9:19 PM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 11:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton affecting Gibson County. .Moderate flooding continues along the Pakota River near Princeton. Water levels continue to rise, and the river is forecast to crest near 22.8 feet on Thursday morning. 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 Friday, July 10. * 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 Tuesday the stage was 22.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.8 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, July 09. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued July 1 at 9:54AM CDT until July 8 at 3:24AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 10:54 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 1:00 PM

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Indiana... Patoka River near Princeton. .Moderate flooding continues along the Pakota River near Princeton, but now it is forecast to briefly rise into the Major flooding category. The new forecast crest is 23.6 feet, or 6 tenths of a foot into major, due to be reached tonight. It will fall back into moderate this weekend. For the Patoka River...including Princeton...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Patoka River near Princeton. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, July 8. * 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 Wednesday the stage was 22.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.6 feet tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening, July 7. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued July 1 at 10:04AM CDT until July 2 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 3:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Minor agricultural flooding begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 31.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 33.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 18.9 feet Saturday, July 11. - 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.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 4:20AM EDT until July 3 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 4:20 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 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.