White River above Petersburg water level

Name: White River above Petersburg water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, White River, Indiana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.81ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 08:30 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Water temperature: 62 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at White River above Petersburg reads 3.81 ft, a normal level.

It is 12.19 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.73 ft and 3.85 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 62 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 29.30 ftJanuary 10, 2005

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 16.00 ft, still 12.19 ft away.

What happens at each level

27.00 ft: Major flooding in progress. Major agricultural damage. Dodge City clears out when this level is approached.
3.81 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	29.30 ft	January 10, 2005
2	28.80 ft	March 29, 1913
3	28.71 ft	April 11, 2025
4	28.02 ft	June 12, 2008
5	27.85 ft	May 3, 2011
6	27.66 ft	April 27, 2011
7	26.75 ft	May 5, 1996
8	26.72 ft	November 21, 1993
9	26.43 ft	March 25, 2008
10	26.41 ft	March 18, 2006

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:03 AM Sunset 06:07 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 55%

Map

Other gauges on the White River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
White River at Indianapolis Museum of ArtRiver gauge, White River	3.67 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	107 mi
White River at 16th Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	6.56 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	104 mi
White River at Michigan Street at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	7.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	103 mi
White River at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	2.94 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	102 mi
White River at Stout Gen. Stn. at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	1.76 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	100 mi
White River at Southport Road at IndianapolisRiver gauge, White River	4.77 ft	No reference yet	−0.16 ft	96 mi
White River near CentertonRiver gauge, White River	1.12 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	81 mi
White River at SpencerRiver gauge, White River	2.88 ft	Normal	−0.28 ft	58 mi
White River at NewberryRiver gauge, White River	2.29 ft	Below flood stage	+0.20 ft	30 mi
White River near EdwardsportRiver gauge, White River	5.09 ft	Below flood stage	+0.32 ft	18 mi
White River at PetersburgRiver gauge, White River	2.87 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	2.3 mi
White River at HazletonRiver gauge, White River	2.24 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	16 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Patoka River at WinslowRiver gauge, Patoka River	7.92 ft	Low	−0.09 ft	10 mi
Wabash River at Memorial Bridge at VincennesRiver gauge, Wabash River	4.76 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	19 mi
Patoka River near PrincetonRiver gauge, Patoka River	3.06 ft	Low	−0.17 ft	19 mi
Smothers Creek near PlainvilleRiver gauge, Smothers Creek	6.00 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	21 mi
Patoka River at JasperRiver gauge, Patoka River	9.00 ft	Very high	+0.20 ft	22 mi
Pigeon Creek near Fort BranchRiver gauge, Pigeon Creek	2.2 cfs	Normal	+0.3 cfs	24 mi
Embarras River at LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Embarras River	16.75 ft	Low	±0	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the White River above Petersburg?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 12.19 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of White River above Petersburg today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 08:30 PM CDT, the water level was 3.81 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is White River above Petersburg rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of White River above Petersburg normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River above Petersburg?

The highest level on record is 29.30 ft on January 10, 2005.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03373980 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.52839, -87.25389 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.81 ft	2026-10-19 01:30	Provisional
Water temperature	62 °F	2026-10-19 01:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: White River above Petersburg (usgs:03373980). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/white-river-above-petersburg

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer