Peace River at Fort Meade
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 77.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 78.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 79.0 ft; major flooding begins at 79.5 ft.
| Action stage | 77.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 78.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 79.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 79.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 81.0 ft on Sep 29, 2022 (historic crest)
- 80.8 ft on Sep 12, 2004 (historic crest)
- 79.8 ft on Sep 11, 2017 (historic crest)
- 78.4 ft on Aug 11, 1995 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 75.0 ft | Water begins to flood low-lying areas along the Peace River. |
|---|---|
| 82.1 ft | Mt. Pigsah Rd begins to flood. |
| 82.3 ft | U.S. HIGHWAY 98 EAST OF THE PEACE RIVER BRIDGE FLOODS. |
| 85.1 ft | STATE ROAD 664 BRIDGE FLOODS |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Whidden Creek at US 17 Near Fort Meade NWS gauge · 3.4 mi
- Peace River Near Homeland NWS gauge · 5.2 mi
- Barber Branch Near Homeland NWS gauge · 6.3 mi
- Bowlegs Creek at Avon Park Cutoff Rd Near Fort Meade NWS gauge · 6.4 mi
- Phosphate Mine Outfall CS-8 Near Bartow NWS gauge · 6.5 mi
- Peace River at Bowling Green NWS gauge · 7.4 mi