Peace River at US 17 at Zolfo Springs, FL
Is Peace River at US 17 at Zolfo Springs, FL flooding right now?
Peace River at US 17 at Zolfo Springs, FL measured 9.72 ft on 2026-11-11 13:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.72 ft
Streamflow
920 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.24 ft on Thu, Sep 29, 2022.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 12.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.24 ft | 2022-09-29 |
| 25.05 ft | 1933-09-06 |
| 24.15 ft | 1947-09-20 |
| 23.85 ft | 2017-09-13 |
| 23.61 ft | 1960-09-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Peace River at State Hwy 664a near Wauchula FL | 4.9 mi | Hardee County |
| Little Charlie Creek near Mouth near Wauchula FL | 5.1 mi | Hardee County |
| Charlie Creek near Crewsville FL | 8.1 mi | Hardee County |
| Payne Creek near Bowling Green FL | 8.2 mi | Hardee County |
| Buckhorn Creek near Griffins Corner FL | 8.3 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.