South Platte River at Waterton

Last updated: Jul 16, 2025, 9:28 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 7 - Widespread flooding in state recreation area.
  • 5.5 - Considerable flooding of low lying areas near Chatfield Lake.
  • 4.5 - The river is out of its banks and into state recreation area.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.4883, -105.092
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. 2.53 ft on 07-06-2019
2. 4.25 ft on 06-14-2015
3. 2.53 ft on 06-16-2010
4. 2.86 ft on 05-21-2007
5. 2.85 ft on 04-28-2005

Historic Crests

1. 5.68 ft on 04-23-1942
2. 4.25 ft on 06-14-2015
3. 4.11 ft on 06-20-1995
4. 3.46 ft on 06-03-1999
5. 2.86 ft on 05-21-2007

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding 5491.43 ft
minor Flooding 5489.93 ft
action 5488.93 ft
Latest Value 5485.26 ft
Gauge Zero 5484.43 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Denver/Boulder
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Boulder, CO 80305-3328
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