Peace River at Sr 60 at Bartow, FL
Is Peace River at Sr 60 at Bartow, FL flooding right now?
Peace River at Sr 60 at Bartow, FL measured 4.04 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.0 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.04 ft
Streamflow
59 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.13 ft on Sun, Sep 12, 2004.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.6 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.2 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 6.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.13 ft | 2004-09-12 |
| 11.01 ft | 1960-09-13 |
| 10.8 ft | 2022-10-02 |
| 9.73 ft | 1959-06-22 |
| 9.72 ft | 1960-03-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Peace River near Bartow FL | 1.5 mi | Polk County |
| Peace Creek near Bartow FL | 2.0 mi | Polk County |
| Peace River Distributary at Dover Sink near Bartow FL | 2.2 mi | Polk County |
| Sixmile Creek at Bartow FL | 2.7 mi | Polk County |
| Peace River at Clear Springs near Bartow FL | 2.8 mi | Polk 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.