South Platte River at South Platte

Last updated: Jul 22, 2025, 6:51 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 9.5 - Major widespread flooding occurs in the canyon.
  • 9 - Many bridges crossing the South Platte River are impassable.
  • 8.5 - There is moderate flooding of bridges and rural roads. Structures begin to flood along the river.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.4088, -105.170
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. 3.78 ft on 08-19-2021
2. 3.71 ft on 08-06-2020
3. 4.80 ft on 07-06-2019
4. 3.75 ft on 07-23-2018
5. 4.03 ft on 07-21-2017 (P)

Historic Crests

1. 11.20 ft on 07-12-1996
2. 8.95 ft on 06-08-1921
3. 8.24 ft on 04-30-1970
4. 8.15 ft on 04-23-1942
5. 7.96 ft on 06-14-1949

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 6087.93 ft
moderate Flooding 6086.93 ft
minor Flooding 6085.43 ft
action 6084.43 ft
Latest Value 6081.58 ft
Gauge Zero 6078.43 ft

Gauge Photos

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Looking Downstream

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Denver/Boulder
325 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80305-3328
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