White River at Petersburg, IN
Is White River at Petersburg, IN flooding right now?
White River at Petersburg, IN measured 3.96 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.0 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.96 ft
Streamflow
4,890 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.5 ft on Sat, Mar 29, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23.5 ft | 19.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 22.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.5 ft | 1913-03-29 |
| 28.3 ft | 1937-01-22 |
| 27.66 ft | 2025-04-11 |
| 27.64 ft | 2005-01-11 |
| 26.96 ft | 2008-06-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| White River above Petersburg, IN | 2.3 mi | Pike County |
| Patoka River at Winslow, IN | 9.8 mi | Pike County |
| White River at Hazleton, IN | 14.1 mi | Gibson County |
| South Fork Patoka River near Spurgeon, Ind. | 14.8 mi | Pike County |
| Patoka River near Princeton, IN | 16.3 mi | Gibson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.