Peace River Flow Today
As of November 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Peace River is flowing at 10,800 cfs at Arcadia Fl, FL and up 66% in 24 hours. 8 of 9 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 237 to 10,800 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Peace River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Arcadia Fl, the Peace River is running 10,800 cfs, up 66% since yesterday. Along the river, 6 of 6 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 341% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Arcadia Fl (+66%) and Clear Springs Near Bartow Fl (+33%); dropping at Bowling Green Fl (-19%) and Fort Meade Fl (-12%).
Highest against normal: Bartow Fl at 621%. Lowest: Homeland Fl at 160%.
Flood watch: Zolfo Springs Fl is at minor flood stage (16.17 ft); Arcadia Fl is at moderate flood stage (15.92 ft). Check NWS before heading out.
High water on the Peace River
Peace River At Zolfo Springs Fl is at 16.17 ft — minor flood stage (flood stage 16.0 ft).
Peace River At Arcadia Fl is at 15.92 ft — moderate flood stage (flood stage 11.0 ft).
How the Peace River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Bartow Fl94 ft 292 cfs621%
- Bartow Fl89 ft 250 cfs238%
- Clear Springs Near Bartow Fl87 ft 265 cfs196%
- Homeland Fl83 ft 237 cfs160%
- Fort Meade Fl72 ft 347 cfs461%
- Bowling Green Fl56 ft 1,320 cfs444%
- Zolfo Springs Fl49 ft 2,740 cfs
- Arcadia Fl29 ft 10,800 cfs
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Peace River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (341%).
Peace River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Peace River At Bartow Fl FL
Nov 5, 1:15 AM · USGS 02294650 |
292 cfs | 621% | +7% | 5.97 ft | 2.0 ft below | 94 ft |
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Peace River Near Bartow Fl FL
Nov 5, 2:15 AM · USGS 02294655 |
250 cfs | 238% | +15% | 10.15 ft | · | 89 ft |
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Peace River At Clear Springs Near Bartow Fl FL
Nov 5, 3:00 AM · USGS 02294775 |
265 cfs | 196% | +33% | 37.02 ft | · | 87 ft |
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Peace River Near Homeland Fl FL
Nov 5, 2:15 AM · USGS 02294781 |
237 cfs | 160% | +32% | 84.69 ft | · | 83 ft |
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Peace River At Fort Meade Fl FL
Nov 5, 2:15 AM · USGS 02294898 |
347 cfs | 461% | -12% | 74.49 ft | · | 72 ft |
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Peace River At Bowling Green Fl FL
Nov 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 02295194 |
1,320 cfs | 444% | -19% | 53.59 ft | · | 56 ft |
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Peace River At Zolfo Springs Fl FL
Nov 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 02295637 |
2,740 cfs | · | -7% | 16.17 ft | Flooding | 49 ft |
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Peace River At Arcadia Fl FL
Nov 5, 2:30 AM · USGS 02296750 |
10,800 cfs | · | +66% | 15.92 ft | Moderate flood | 29 ft |
|
Peace River At Nocatee Fl FL
Last reported Nov 10 · USGS 02297105 |
305 cfs | · | · | 3.37 ft | · | 22 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Peace River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Peace River
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.
About the Peace River
How is the Peace River flowing right now?
As of November 5, 2026, the Peace River is flowing at 10,800 cfs at Arcadia Fl, FL. Across its 9 USGS gauges, current flows range from 237 to 10,800 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Peace River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Peace River is at 341% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Peace River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Bartow Fl (8.0 ft), Zolfo Springs Fl (16.0 ft), Arcadia Fl (11.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.