It now predicts major flooding in Bartow by Sunday. By 2 p.m. Wednesday, the NWS said the Peace River at SR 60 in Bartow water level is expected to reach 7 feet, still below minor flood levels.

Peace River not so peaceful in Bartow as rising waters spur local state of emergency City officials say the Peace River is approaching a level of 8 feet, which is where they say they become concerned.

We're back to square one,” Hernandez said. Wednesday the Peace River in Bartow was at 7.6 feet, which is considered the level when emergency preparations should be made for possible flooding.

Merrimack Valley shortstop Cam Chevarie bobbles the ball in the eighth inning against Oyster River on Thursday, May 30, 2024. MV lost to Oyster River, 3-0 in the first round matchup.

The nonprofit concentrates on protecting tributaries of the Peace River, Morris said. A list of 257 properties proposed for easements through the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection ...

Bartow Fire Chief Jay Robinson said, the Peace River is at the ‘action stage,’ sitting at 7.6 feet. That’s 3 feet over what the river was at before Hurricane Ian hit.