River stage
Zolfo Springs, Peace River
- River level
- 7.15 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.17 ft
- Recent high
- 8.46 ft
- Recent low
- 3.15 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ZFSF1
- 30-day change
- -0.15 ft
- Average
- 5.11 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.24 ft
In brief
The Peace River at Zolfo Springs, FL read 7.15 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.85 ft below action stage. That is 0.15 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ZFSF1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.24 ft | 2022-09-29 |
| 2 | 25.05 ft | 1933-09-06 |
| 3 | 24.15 ft | 1947-09-20 |
| 4 | 23.85 ft | 2017-09-13 |
| 5 | 23.61 ft | 1960-09-12 |
| 6 | 23.11 ft | 1949-08-29 |
| 7 | 22.42 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 8 | 22.21 ft | 1960-08-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 28.10 ft
Water reaches the U.S. 17 bridge roadbed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Peace River flooding at Zolfo Springs?
No. The Peace River at Zolfo Springs is at 7.15 ft, 6.85 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Zolfo Springs?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Peace River has been at Zolfo Springs?
The highest crest on record is 27.24 ft, on 2022-09-29.
Is the Peace River high or low right now at Zolfo Springs?
At 7.15 ft it is higher than 89% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ZFSF1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02295637). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.