Peace River in Arcadia doubles in height in 24 hours, crest expected overnight
via WWSB / MySuncoast November 4, 2026
The Peace River has roughly doubled in height over the past day, and the National Weather Service expects it to crest overnight Wednesday into Thursday before levels slowly drop. Per the NWS, the river along State Road 70 in Arcadia rose from about 7 feet to nearly 14 feet, placing it in major flood stage. De Soto County Emergency Operations Center officials said it will be a lengthy stretch in major flood stage, with a forecast peak near 16.5 feet. Flooding has submerged benches, monuments and parking lots at De Soto Veterans Memorial Park in Arcadia.
This summary is based on reporting by WWSB / MySuncoast. The full story is on their site.
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