Peace River at SR 70 Arcadia
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.7 ft on Oct 1, 2022 (historic crest)
- 20.6 ft on Jan 1, 1912 (historic crest)
- 19.9 ft on Sep 9, 1933 (historic crest)
- 19.2 ft on Sep 15, 2017 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | 3 to 4 homes in the river acres subdivision flood and the lowest portion of the girl scout camp floods. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Access roads to river acres become flooded. |
| 12.0 ft | The Girl Scout camp floods. |
| 13.0 ft | Peace River Estates floods affecting several dozen homes. |
| 14.0 ft | Peace River Campground floods and 6 homes at River Acres are impacted. |
| 15.0 ft | River Acres is impacted. |
| 15.5 ft | 25 homes at River Acres are impacted. |
| 16.0 ft | Up to 60 homes at River Acres are flooded. The Woman's Club and American Legion are impacted. |
| 21.0 ft | SR-70 floods west of the Peace River bridge to CR-661. SR-70 is also flooded east of the bridge to Parker Ave. |
Forecast office: NWS Ruskin · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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