River stage
Petersburg, White River
- River level
- 4.72 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.58 ft
- Recent high
- 18.21 ft
- Recent low
- 3.77 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PETI3
- 30-day change
- -0.32 ft
- Average
- 7.70 ft
- Readings
- 117
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.30 ft
In brief
The White River at Petersburg, IN read 4.72 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.28 ft below action stage. That is 0.32 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PETI3
Water 69 °F (21 °C) · 4 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.30 ft | 2005-01-10 |
| 2 | 28.80 ft | 1913-03-29 |
| 3 | 28.71 ft | 2025-04-11 |
| 4 | 28.02 ft | 2008-06-12 |
| 5 | 27.85 ft | 2011-05-03 |
| 6 | 27.66 ft | 2011-04-27 |
| 7 | 26.75 ft | 1996-05-05 |
| 8 | 26.72 ft | 1993-11-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 27.00 ft
Major flooding in progress. Major agricultural damage. Dodge City clears out when this level is approached.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the White River flooding at Petersburg?
No. The White River at Petersburg is at 4.72 ft, 7.28 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Petersburg?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the White River has been at Petersburg?
The highest crest on record is 29.3 ft, on 2005-01-10.
Is the White River high or low right now at Petersburg?
At 4.72 ft it is higher than 21% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Petersburg, White River?
The water temperature at Petersburg, White River is 69 °F (20.7 °C), measured 6:30 pm by USGS, which is 4 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.6 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PETI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03373980). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.