Peace River near Peace River Heights near Fort Ogden water level
River gauge, Peace River, Florida, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Water temperature
- 77 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The Peace River near Peace River Heights near Fort Ogden is running below normal at 0.58 ft.
The median for mid-October is 1.19 ft, based on 27 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.61 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.45 ft, a difference of −0.87 ft.
It has risen 0.65 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between −0.79 ft and 2.54 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 77 °F.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.19 ft0.61 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.52 ft – 2.23 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.45 ft−0.87 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- −0.79 ft – 2.54 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.83 ft – 2.35 ft
Floating and fishing near Peace River near Peace River Heights near Fort Ogden
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Peace River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace River at SR 60 at BartowRiver gauge, Peace River | 5.08 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 58 mi |
| Peace River near BartowRiver gauge, Peace River | 9.34 ft | Normal | ±0 | 57 mi |
| Peace River at Clear Springs near BartowRiver gauge, Peace River | 35.87 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 56 mi |
| Peace River near HomelandRiver gauge, Peace River | 83.27 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 53 mi |
| Peace River at Fort MeadeRiver gauge, Peace River | 72.22 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 49 mi |
| Peace River at Bowling GreenRiver gauge, Peace River | 46.60 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 41 mi |
| Peace River at State Highway 664A near WauchulaRiver gauge, Peace River | 43.17 ft | Normal | −0.22 ft | 37 mi |
| Peace River at US 17 at Zolfo SpringsRiver gauge, Peace River | 6.46 ft | Normal | −0.27 ft | 32 mi |
| Peace River at SR 70 at ArcadiaRiver gauge, Peace River | 3.85 ft | Normal | −0.80 ft | 13 mi |
| Peace River at PlattRiver gauge, Peace River | −0.14 ft | No reference yet | +0.47 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Peace River at Harbour HeightsRiver gauge, Peace River | 0.42 ft | Very low | +0.69 ft | 6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Creek near Punta GordaRiver gauge, Shell Creek | 5.38 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Horse Creek at SR 72 near ArcadiaRiver gauge, Horse Creek | 7.54 ft | Very high | −0.63 ft | 9 mi |
| Prairie Creek on Creek 764 near Punta GordaRiver gauge, Prairie Creek on Creek 764 | 16.45 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 9 mi |
| Joshua Creek at NocateeRiver gauge, Joshua Creek | 5.42 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Shell Creek on Creek 764 near Punta GordaRiver gauge, Shell Creek on Creek 764 | 18.85 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Big Slough Canal near Myakka CityCanal gauge, Big Slough Canal | 26.76 ft | Very high | −0.18 ft | 12 mi |
| Big Slough at Tropicaire Blvd near North PortRiver gauge, Big Slough | 18.23 ft | Very high | −0.27 ft | 12 mi |
| Big Slough at West Price Blvd near North PortRiver gauge, Big Slough | 5.69 ft | Very high | +0.10 ft | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Peace River near Peace River Heights near Fort Ogden higher than last year?
No, it is 0.87 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.45 ft.
What is a normal level for the Peace River near Peace River Heights near Fort Ogden in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.19 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.52 ft and 2.23 ft, based on 27 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 near Peace River Heights near Fort Ogden today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT, the water level was 0.58 ft. Up 0.65 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Peace River near Peace River Heights near Fort Ogden rising or falling?
Up 0.65 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.74 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Peace River near Peace River Heights near Fort Ogden normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 27 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02297350(Agency page)- Coordinates
27.07756, -82.00731(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 0.58 ft | 2026-10-20 20:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 77 °F | 2026-10-20 20:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Peace River near Peace River Heights near Fort Ogden (usgs:02297350). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/florida/peace-river-near-peace-river-heights-near-fort-ogden
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