Peace River Floods Arcadia Campground
Peace River in Arcadia rose to 10 feet Monday, prompting dozens of campers to evacuate as a flood warning remains in effect.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Current Conditions
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The Peace River in Arcadia rose to 10 feet on Monday and was forecast to reach 12 feet by 7 p.m. Dozens of campers evacuated the Peace River Campground as guests moved belongings and stored RVs to higher ground.
Why it matters
The rising water has forced residents and campground guests to relocate property and reconsider staying put in Arcadia. The National Weather Service's flood warning for the river remains in effect until further notice.
The Peace River reached 10 feet on Monday and is forecast to climb to 12 feet by 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service flood warning. The source does not indicate how long the river will remain above flood stage or when conditions will improve.
The players
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service is the federal agency responsible for issuing weather forecasts and flood warnings across the United States.
The details
Campground maintenance staff relocated stored campers as the river rose, and guests spent the day moving belongings and RVs to higher ground. A stretch of shoreline once used as a community beach is now underwater, and some year-round residents plan to stay put.
Timeline
Monday: Peace River rose to 10 feet and campers evacuated the Peace River Campground.
7 p.m. Monday: Peace River is forecast to reach 12 feet.
Seasonal Patterns
The National Weather Service's flood warning for the Peace River is an active application of its river-forecasting system, which issues crest projections like the 12-foot forecast here. The extraction does not provide historical averages to compare this crest against.
Campers and residents near the Peace River should move belongings and stored RVs to higher ground as the river is forecast to climb to 12 feet. Follow National Weather Service flood warnings, which remain in effect until further notice.
The takeaway
Monitor the flood warning closely and plan to move property to higher ground if you live or stay near the Peace River. The water is forecast to rise two more feet, so conditions may worsen before they improve.
Further reading
For ongoing river levels and flood status, see Current Conditions for Arcadia.
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