Peace River







PEACE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
March 11, 2025


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Peace River was last observed at 611 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,212 acre-ft of water today; about 62% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 980 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2022-09-29 when daily discharge volume was observed at 72,940 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Peace River At Nocatee Fl reporting a streamflow rate of 305 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Peace River Near Homeland Fl with a gauge stage of 82.27 ft. This river is monitored from 9 different streamgauging stations along the Peace River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 94 ft, the Peace River At Bartow Fl.

The Peace River is a 1,923 km long river that flows through British Columbia and Alberta in Canada. The river has a rich history, as it was used by Indigenous peoples for trade and transportation centuries before European settlement in the region. Today, the Peace River is used for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation purposes, with several reservoirs and dams along its length, including the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in British Columbia. The Peace River is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The river provides irrigation water for agricultural use, which is important for the productive farmland located in the Peace River Valley.

Last Updated 2025-03-11
Discharge Volume 1,212 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 611.1 cfs
+53.7 cfs (+9.63%)
Percent of Normal 62.34%
Maximum 72,940.0 cfs
2022-09-29
Seasonal Avg 980 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Peace River At Bartow Fl
USGS 02294650
47 cfs 3.88 ft 3.1
Peace River Near Bartow Fl
USGS 02294655
43 cfs 7.34 ft -0.92
Peace River At Clear Springs Near Bartow Fl
USGS 02294775
40 cfs 34.85 ft -1.24
Peace River Near Homeland Fl
USGS 02294781
49 cfs 82.27 ft 0
Peace River At Fort Meade Fl
USGS 02294898
59 cfs 71.31 ft 0.85
Peace River At Bowling Green Fl
USGS 02295194
79 cfs 46.12 ft -1.51
Peace River At Zolfo Springs Fl
USGS 02295637
125 cfs 4.89 ft -1.57
Peace River At Arcadia Fl
USGS 02296750
253 cfs 1.91 ft 27.78
Peace River At Nocatee Fl
USGS 02297105
305 cfs 3.37 ft
History of the River

The Peace River (French: rivière de la Paix) is a 1,923-kilometre-long (1,195 mi) river in Canada that originates in the Rocky Mountains of northern British Columbia and flows to the northeast through northern Alberta. The Peace River joins the Athabasca River in the Peace-Athabasca Delta to form the Slave River, a tributary of the Mackenzie River. The Finlay River, the main headwater of the Peace River, is regarded as the ultimate source of the Mackenzie River. The combined Finlay–Peace–Slave–Mackenzie river system is the 13th longest river system in the world.

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