South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir

Last updated: Jul 23, 2025, 5:04 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 9 - MAJOR FLOODING. PROBABLY ONLY WITH DAM FAILURE.
  • 8 - NUMEROUS CAMPGROUNDS INUNDATED. SOME HOMES THREATENED.
  • 7 - FLOOD STAGE. WIDESPREAD FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG RIVER.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.2094, -105.268
RFC MBRFC
State CO
WFO BOU
County Jefferson
Data Provider(s)
CO Division of Water Resources Colorado Division of Water Resources

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 3.89 ft on 07-06-2019
2. 8.27 ft on 06-17-2015
3. 3.68 ft on 06-10-2014
4. 3.52 ft on 06-03-2009
5. 3.65 ft on 04-29-2008

Historic Crests

1. 13.40 ft on 04-29-1970
2. 8.60 ft on 07-02-1995
3. 8.27 ft on 06-17-2015
4. 7.14 ft on 06-19-1969
5. 5.96 ft on 08-22-1984

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 6620.29 ft
moderate Flooding 6618.29 ft
minor Flooding 6616.29 ft
action 6614.29 ft
Latest Value 6610.85 ft
Gauge Zero 6609.29 ft

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Boulder, CO 80305-3328
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