Peace River at Sr 70 at Arcadia, FL
Is Peace River at Sr 70 at Arcadia, FL flooding right now?
Peace River at Sr 70 at Arcadia, FL measured 12.93 ft on 2026-11-11 13:30:00 UTC. That observation was 1.9 ft above its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.93 ft
Streamflow
5,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.7 ft on Sat, Oct 1, 2022.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 3.9 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 1.9 ft ABOVE |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 1.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 3.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.7 ft | 2022-10-01 |
| 20.55 ft | 1912-01-01 |
| 19.92 ft | 1933-09-09 |
| 19.2 ft | 2017-09-15 |
| 18.74 ft | 1949-08-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Creek at Nocatee FL | 3.7 mi | DeSoto County |
| Peace River at Nocatee FL | 4.3 mi | DeSoto County |
| Horse Creek at Sr 72 near Arcadia, FL | 7.0 mi | DeSoto County |
| Buzzard Roost Branch near Pine Level FL | 7.5 mi | DeSoto County |
| Horse Creek near Limestone FL | 11.7 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.