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 24 at 9:55PM EDT until June 25 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed June 24, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Vincennes. Wabash River at Riverton. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Minor flooding continues on the White River from Petersburg down to the Wabash and on the Wabash River from the Hutsonville area down to Mount Carmel. The crest on the White was near Hazleton while the crest on the Wabash was near Vincennes late Wednesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Petersburg. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flooding affects low agricultural lands, low oil fields and closes Bottoms Rd...Brothers Rd and East Governors Road in Knox County. In agricultural season...farmers are concerned at this stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday /8:30 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 17.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday /8:30 PM CDT Wednesday/ was 18.3 feet. - 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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Thursday afternoon by around 100 PM EDT /noon CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 24 at 9:55PM EDT until June 26 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed June 24, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Vincennes. Wabash River at Riverton. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Minor flooding continues on the White River from Petersburg down to the Wabash and on the Wabash River from the Hutsonville area down to Mount Carmel. The crest on the White was near Hazleton while the crest on the Wabash was near Vincennes late Wednesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Flood water is near or starting on Pottsville Road. Low bottomlands are increasingly affected by flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon 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. 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 Thursday afternoon by around 100 PM EDT /noon CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 24 at 9:55PM EDT until June 25 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed June 24, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Vincennes. Wabash River at Riverton. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Minor flooding continues on the White River from Petersburg down to the Wabash and on the Wabash River from the Hutsonville area down to Mount Carmel. The crest on the White was near Hazleton while the crest on the Wabash was near Vincennes late Wednesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Vincennes. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Considerable agricultural flooding extends from just north of the junction of Illinois 33 with Business 50 to the St. Francesville, Illinois area. River Road from Lincoln Memorial Bridge to Billett Rd is impassable. Extensive seep water forms behind Illinois levees extending from Russellville to U.S. Highway 50. Flooding of agricultural land begins in Knox County Indiana west of the railroad extending for the Oaktown area to the north side of Vincennes. Extensive flooding of Small Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday /8:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 16.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday /8:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow 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. 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 Thursday afternoon by around 100 PM EDT /noon CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 24 at 9:55PM EDT until June 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Wed June 24, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at Vincennes. Wabash River at Riverton. White River at Hazleton. White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. .Minor flooding continues on the White River from Petersburg down to the Wabash and on the Wabash River from the Hutsonville area down to Mount Carmel. The crest on the White was near Hazleton while the crest on the Wabash was near Vincennes late Wednesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year round. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday /7:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 19.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Wednesday /7:45 PM CDT Wednesday/ was 19.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 20.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning to 17.9 feet Saturday evening. It will rise to 18.1 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Thursday afternoon by around 100 PM EDT /noon CDT/.

Flood Warning issued June 24 at 8:00PM CDT until June 29 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Wed June 24, 2026, 9:00 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM

...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 Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Kelly's Lake Lane, 1160N, is inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 32.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 32.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - 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.