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South Platte River at Henderson
Critical Stages
10' - Action
11' - Flood
13' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:30 AM MST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.53 ft
Flow: 0.246 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 3.53 | 0.246 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 3.55 | 0.253 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 3.56 | 0.257 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 3.57 | 0.261 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 3.59 | 0.268 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 3.6 | 0.272 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 3.61 | 0.275 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 3.62 | 0.279 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 3.62 | 0.279 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 3.64 | 0.286 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 3.64 | 0.286 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 3.65 | 0.29 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 3.66 | 0.293 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 3.66 | 0.293 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 3.66 | 0.293 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 3.67 | 0.297 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 3.67 | 0.297 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 3.67 | 0.297 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 3.68 | 0.301 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 3.67 | 0.297 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 3.68 | 0.301 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 3.68 | 0.301 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 3.68 | 0.301 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 3.68 | 0.301 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 3.67 | 0.297 |
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 3.68 | 0.301 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 3.67 | 0.297 |
| 12:45 AM 12/6 | 3.67 | 0.297 |
| 12:30 AM 12/6 | 3.67 | 0.297 |
| 12:15 AM 12/6 | 3.67 | 0.297 |
17.7' -
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15.5' -
Widespread, major flooding occurs with numerous roads and streets inundated and impassable. The river levels rise to the base of bridges resulting in flooding of bridges or bridge approaches.
15.2' -
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>.
15' -
There is major flooding along the river including damage in Henderson and Brighton.
13' -
There is significant damage to agricultural lands along the river.
11.1' -
The river overflows its banks causing flooding downstream of Brighton and begins to affect agricultural lands. 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' -
There is minor overbank flow into low lying areas along the river.
9.5' -
Water overtops bike paths along the South Platte River.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 6, 1973 | 17.67 |
| Jun 17, 1965 | 16.93 |
| May 8, 1969 | 14.91 |
| May 9, 1957 | 12.45 |
| Sep 12, 2013 | 11.65 |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 11.4 |
| Jun 27, 1983 | 11.35 |
| Jul 20, 1985 | 11.24 |
| May 17, 1995 | 11 |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 10.9 |
| Jun 9, 1987 | 10.7 |
| Aug 21, 1984 | 10.6 |
| Apr 26, 1942 | 10.55 |
| Jul 13, 2011 | 10.11 |
| Jun 11, 1970 | 10.1 |
| Jun 1, 1991 | 10.06 |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 10.05 |
| Aug 13, 1975 | 10.04 |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 9.98 |
| Aug 4, 1988 | 9.88 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
