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South Platte River at Denver
Critical Stages
9.5' - Action
11' - Flood
13' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:45 AM MST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.85 ft
Flow: 0.122 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 2.85 | 0.122 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 2.85 | 0.122 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 2.85 | 0.122 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 2.85 | 0.122 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 2.86 | 0.124 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 2.86 | 0.124 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 2.86 | 0.124 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.125 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.125 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.125 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.125 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.125 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 1:55 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 1:50 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 12:45 AM 12/6 | 2.88 | 0.127 |
| 12:30 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.125 |
| 12:15 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.125 |
| 12:00 AM 12/6 | 2.87 | 0.125 |
17.9' -
Near record flooding occurs. This level represents a flood that has a 0.2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
16.2' -
This is a major life threatening flood as a wide expanse of the river spreads out horizontally across the floodplain. This level represents a flood that has a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
15' -
Major flooding occurs with streets and buildings inundated in lower downtown Denver. This level represents a flood that has a 2-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
13' -
Buildings and streets flood near the river in lower downtown Denver.
10.9' -
There is considerable overbank flow along the South Platte River in lower downtown Denver. This level represents a flood that has a 10-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For more information click <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.
10.5' -
The South Platte River overflows its banks near Union Station.
9' -
Water begins to affect lowest sections of the bike path along the South Platte River.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1965 | 18.66 |
| Sep 10, 1933 | 13.48 |
| May 7, 1973 | 12.35 |
| May 7, 1969 | 11.97 |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 11.51 |
| Jul 25, 1998 | 10.9 |
| May 31, 1935 | 10.6 |
| Apr 25, 1942 | 10.59 |
| Jun 14, 1949 | 9.87 |
| Jul 8, 2001 | 9.63 |
| Jun 1, 1991 | 9.51 |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 9.42 |
| Jul 20, 1975 | 9.38 |
| Jul 19, 1985 | 9.2 |
| May 14, 2007 | 8.87 |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8.83 |
| Aug 20, 1984 | 8.82 |
| Jun 27, 1983 | 8.79 |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 8.72 |
| Aug 11, 1997 | 8.64 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
