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 20 at 9:42PM EDT until March 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 9:42 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... White River at Hazleton. .Lowland flooding continues on the tail end of the White River at Hazleton in southwest Indiana. This is the final waterway flood warning in effect in the NWS Indianapolis area of responsibility. Flooding at Hazleton is expected to end by late morning Monday. Little precipitation is expected through the middle of next week, which will will promote drying of soils and falling river levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Hazleton. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flood waters cover the Hazleton softball field. Pottsville Road is underwater and 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. 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 Saturday afternoon by around 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.