River stage
Peace River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 8 of 8
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 8 of 8 gauges on the Peace River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Peace River levels, gauge by gauge
The Peace River is measured at 8 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge BGPF1 | 46.57 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge FTMF1 | 71.74 ft | below flood stage |
| NWS gauge PCSF1 | 70.76 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge PLPF1 | -0.61 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge PWAF1 | 43.73 ft | no flood stage set |
| SR 60 Bartow | 4.55 ft | below flood stage |
| SR 70 Arcadia | 4.47 ft | below flood stage |
| Zolfo Springs | 7.15 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Peace River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Zolfo Springs, FL, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Fisheating Creek 3 gauges
- St. Johns River 19 gauges
- Santa Fe River (FL) 9 gauges
- New River (FL) 1 gauge
- Black Creek (FL) 2 gauges
- Suwannee River 16 gauges
- Thomas Creek (FL) 2 gauges
- Alapaha River 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Peace River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 8 reporting gauges on the Peace River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Peace River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Zolfo Springs is at 7.15 ft.
Where is the Peace River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 8 gauges on the Peace River in Florida.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.