RIVER GAUGE · PEACE RIVER
Peace River at SR 60 Bartow
Polk County, Florida
Water level4.39 ft
Flow79 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.6 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9.2 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Water reaches the roadbed level of the bridge on State Road 60.
- 8 ft
Private roads downstream flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2004 | 11.13 ft | — |
| Sep 12, 1960 | 11.01 ft | 3,550 cfs |
| Oct 2, 2022 | 10.8 ft | 3,890 cfs |
Flood map
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More on Peace River
UpstreamPeace Creek Near Bartow ↗
DownstreamPeace River Near Bartow ↗
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