Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Up to 60 homes at River Acres are flooded. The Woman's Club and American Legion are impacted.
15.5 ft
25 homes at River Acres are impacted.
15 ft
River Acres is impacted.
14 ft
Peace River Campground floods and 6 homes at River Acres are impacted.
13 ft
Peace River Estates floods affecting several dozen homes.
12 ft
The Girl Scout camp floods.
11 ft
Access roads to river acres become flooded.
10 ft
3 to 4 homes in the river acres subdivision flood and the lowest portion of the girl scout camp floods.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2022 | 23.7 ft | 50,800 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1911 | 20.55 ft | 43,000 cfs |
| Sep 8, 1933 | 19.92 ft | 36,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Peace River at SR 70 Arcadia?
The Peace River at SR 70 Arcadia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02296750) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Peace River at SR 70 Arcadia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Peace River at SR 70 Arcadia is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Peace River rises?
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Where is the Peace River at SR 70 Arcadia gauge located?
The gauge is located in DeSoto County, Florida at coordinates 27.2219°N, 81.8761°W. USGS site number: 02296750. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.