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 8 at 9:16PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 9:16 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Edwardsport, Spencer, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches across much of central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread moderate flooding across the lower White basin. Minor flooding is expected on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel into next week. Additional rainfall this week could lengthen the amount of time area rivers remain in flood or bring additional rises. * WHAT...Minor 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 8:30 PM EDT Sunday /7:30 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 22.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Sunday /7:30 PM CDT Sunday/ was 22.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.1 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Monday afternoon by around noon EDT /1100 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 8 at 9:16PM EDT until March 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 9:16 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Edwardsport, Spencer, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches across much of central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread moderate flooding across the lower White basin. Minor flooding is expected on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel into next week. Additional rainfall this week could lengthen the amount of time area rivers remain in flood or bring additional rises. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Edwardsport. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.9 feet, A 25 foot section of Levee Unit 8 failed at this level on March 6 2011...flooding local roads behind the levee. Flooding not nearly as bad as June 2008 levee failure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM EDT Sunday /6:00 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 22.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM EDT Sunday /6:00 PM CDT Sunday/ was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday evening. - 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Monday afternoon by around noon EDT /1100 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 8 at 8:50PM EDT until March 16 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 8:50 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Shoals, Williams, Seymour, near Bedford. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River near Rivervale. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Indiana... East Fork White River at Columbus. .Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches of rain across much of central and southern Indiana has brought widespread moderate flooding across the East Fork White basin and their tributaries. Additional rainfall next week could lengthen the amount of time area rivers remain in flood or bring additional rises next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Fork White River at Shoals. * WHEN...Until Monday, March 16. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Beginning April 25, 2011 and continuing through May 8, 2011 three county roads were closed because of East Fork White River flooding in northern Dubois County. Portersville Rd W was closed in two locations...just east of CR 500W and between CR 650W and CR 660W. One other county road was flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 23.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM EDT Sunday was 23.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.6 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March 15. - 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued around 11 AM EDT Monday. this evening by around 1000 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued March 8 at 9:16PM EDT until March 18 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 9:16 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Edwardsport, Spencer, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches across much of central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread moderate flooding across the lower White basin. Minor flooding is expected on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel into next week. Additional rainfall this week could lengthen the amount of time area rivers remain in flood or bring additional rises. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, March 18. * IMPACTS...At 22.9 feet, Water begins to flow over River Road just north of Fifth Street in the Mount Carmel area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday /7:45 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 19.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday /7:45 PM CDT Sunday/ was 19.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.8 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday, March 17. - 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Monday afternoon by around noon EDT /1100 AM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued March 8 at 9:16PM EDT until March 12 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 9:16 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Edwardsport, Spencer, Newberry, Elliston, Hazleton, and Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. .Total rainfall amounts of 3 to over 5 inches across much of central and southern Indiana is bringing widespread moderate flooding across the lower White basin. Minor flooding is expected on the Wabash River at Mount Carmel into next week. Additional rainfall this week could lengthen the amount of time area rivers remain in flood or bring additional rises. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...White River at Elliston. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.5 feet, North end of runway of Shawnee Airfield begins to flood. High water surrounds river cabins. Extensive agricultural flooding is in progress. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 24.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Sunday was 24.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday evening and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Monday afternoon by around noon EDT /1100 AM CDT/.