Peace River at Fort Meade FL
Is Peace River at Fort Meade FL flooding right now?
Peace River at Fort Meade FL measured 71.31 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 78 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
71.31 ft
Streamflow
46 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 78 ft, with major flooding at 79.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 81 ft on Thu, Sep 29, 2022.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 77 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 78 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 79 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 79.5 ft | 8.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 81 ft | 2022-09-29 |
| 80.84 ft | 2004-09-12 |
| 79.84 ft | 2017-09-11 |
| 78.43000000000002 ft | 1995-08-11 |
| 78.31999999999998 ft | 1994-09-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Whidden Creek near Fort Meade FL | 3.4 mi | Polk County |
| Peace River near Homeland FL | 5.2 mi | Polk County |
| Barber Branch near Homeland FL | 6.3 mi | Polk County |
| Bowlegs Creek near Fort Meade FL | 6.4 mi | Polk County |
| Peace River at Bowling Green FL | 7.4 mi | Hardee 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.