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 here.
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 here.
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 here.
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 here.
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.