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South Platte River at South Platte

Critical Stages
6' - Action
7' - Flood
8.5' - Moderate
9.5' - Major

Latest Observation

Updated: 5:00 AM MST 12/6/25

Status: No Flooding

Stage: 2.61 ft

Flow: 0.292 kcfs

Forecast

Forecast not available for this location.

TimeStage (ft)Flow (kcfs)
5:00 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
4:45 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
4:30 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
4:15 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
4:00 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
3:45 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
3:30 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
3:15 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
3:00 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
2:45 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
2:30 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
2:15 AM 12/6 2.6 0.288
2:00 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
1:45 AM 12/6 2.61 0.292
1:30 AM 12/6 2.6 0.288
1:15 AM 12/6 2.6 0.288
1:00 AM 12/6 2.6 0.288
12:45 AM 12/6 2.6 0.288
12:30 AM 12/6 2.59 0.284
12:15 AM 12/6 2.59 0.284
12:00 AM 12/6 2.59 0.284
11:45 PM 12/5 2.59 0.284
11:30 PM 12/5 2.59 0.284
11:15 PM 12/5 2.59 0.284
11:00 PM 12/5 2.59 0.284
10:45 PM 12/5 2.59 0.284
10:30 PM 12/5 2.59 0.284
10:15 PM 12/5 2.59 0.284
10:00 PM 12/5 2.59 0.284
9:45 PM 12/5 2.59 0.284
Hydrograph for South Platte River at South Platte
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.
8' - Bridges and rural roads flood along the river.
7.5' - High water could cause significant washing, and adversely affect bridges over the river. Campgrounds near the river are flooded.
7' - Y Camp Road south of Deckers begins to flood. Campgrounds close to the river may also be impacted.
6.5' - There is minor flooding of lowlands adjacent to the South Platte River.
6' - The river begins to overflow into low lying areas upstream near Deckers.
DateStage (ft)
Jul 12, 1996 11.2
Jun 8, 1921 8.95
Apr 30, 1970 8.24
Apr 23, 1942 8.15
Jun 14, 1949 7.96
Jun 14, 2015 7.63
Jun 18, 1995 7.32
Jun 24, 1918 6.9
May 22, 1973 6.85
Jun 19, 1969 6.51
Jul 31, 1998 6.09
Jun 12, 1980 6.05
Jul 6, 1911 5.95
Jun 2, 1933 5.92
Jun 24, 1947 5.86
Jun 18, 1999 5.61
Jun 30, 1912 5.6
May 26, 1958 5.53
Aug 21, 1945 5.48
Jun 7, 1924 5.42

Data provided by the National Weather Service.