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Peace River at Harbour Heights water level

River gauge, Peace River, Florida, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

1.48ft Up 0.71 ft over the last 24 hours

Water temperature
77 °F
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5

History

-01ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19-01ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Peace River at Harbour Heights shows 1.48 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 1.07 ft, based on 13 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.41 ft above typical.

The water is rising: up 0.71 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. Over the past 30 days it has moved between −0.82 ft and 2.57 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 77 °F.

Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.07 ft0.41 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.12 ft – 1.52 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.06 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 85° 68° 0.02 in Wind 14 mph
20 Tue 83° 62° – Wind 11 mph
21 Wed 80° 62° 0.00 in Wind 11 mph
22 Thu 80° 70° – Wind 13 mph
23 Fri 81° 66° – Wind 15 mph
24 Sat 82° 67° 0.01 in Wind 20 mph
25 Sun 81° 69° – Wind 20 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 26 min First quarter 59%

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Other gauges on the Peace River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Peace River at SR 60 at BartowRiver gauge, Peace River 5.16 ft Normal −0.06 ft 64 mi
Peace River near BartowRiver gauge, Peace River 9.37 ft Normal +0.01 ft 63 mi
Peace River at Clear Springs near BartowRiver gauge, Peace River 35.88 ft Normal +0.07 ft 62 mi
Peace River near HomelandRiver gauge, Peace River 83.26 ft Normal +0.14 ft 59 mi
Peace River at Fort MeadeRiver gauge, Peace River 72.17 ft Normal +0.13 ft 54 mi
Peace River at Bowling GreenRiver gauge, Peace River 46.67 ft Low −0.21 ft 47 mi
Peace River at State Highway 664A near WauchulaRiver gauge, Peace River 43.48 ft Normal −0.71 ft 42 mi
Peace River at US 17 at Zolfo SpringsRiver gauge, Peace River 6.88 ft Normal −1.16 ft 38 mi
Peace River at SR 70 at ArcadiaRiver gauge, Peace River 4.95 ft Normal +0.06 ft 18 mi
Peace River at PlattRiver gauge, Peace River 0.38 ft No reference yet +0.73 ft 7 mi
Peace River near Peace River Heights near Fort OgdenRiver gauge, Peace River 1.38 ft Normal +0.69 ft 6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Shell Creek near Punta GordaRiver gauge, Shell Creek 5.42 ft Normal +0.01 ft 3.6 mi
Prairie Creek on Creek 764 near Punta GordaRiver gauge, Prairie Creek on Creek 764 16.54 ft Normal −0.10 ft 6.1 mi
Shell Creek on Creek 764 near Punta GordaRiver gauge, Shell Creek on Creek 764 18.89 ft Normal −0.04 ft 7 mi
Shell Creek at Circle K Groves near Fort OgdenRiver gauge, Shell Creek 10.59 ft Normal −0.11 ft 10 mi
Prairie Creek near Fort OgdenRiver gauge, Prairie Creek 4.75 ft Normal −0.39 ft 14 mi
Joshua Creek at NocateeRiver gauge, Joshua Creek 5.48 ft Normal −0.11 ft 14 mi
Horse Creek at SR 72 near ArcadiaRiver gauge, Horse Creek 8.51 ft Very high −0.80 ft 15 mi
Big Slough at West Price Blvd near North PortRiver gauge, Big Slough 6.12 ft Very high −0.26 ft 15 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for the Peace River at Harbour Heights in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.07 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.12 ft and 1.52 ft, based on 13 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Peace River at Harbour Heights today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.48 ft. Up 0.71 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Peace River at Harbour Heights rising or falling?

Up 0.71 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Peace River at Harbour Heights normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02297460 (Agency page)
Coordinates
26.98756, -81.99430 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.48 ft 2026-10-19 12:00 Provisional
Water temperature 77 °F 2026-10-19 12:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Peace River at Harbour Heights (usgs:02297460). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/peace-river-at-harbour-heights

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