South Platte River near Kersey
Critical Stages
8' - Action
10' - Flood
11.5' - Moderate
13.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:30 PM MST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.19 ft
Flow: 0.827 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM 12/15 | 3.18 | 0.821 |
| 12:15 AM 12/15 | 3.16 | 0.808 |
| 12:00 AM 12/15 | 3.19 | 0.827 |
| 11:45 PM 12/14 | 3.17 | 0.814 |
| 11:30 PM 12/14 | 3.19 | 0.827 |
| 11:15 PM 12/14 | 3.17 | 0.814 |
| 11:00 PM 12/14 | 3.18 | 0.821 |
| 10:45 PM 12/14 | 3.18 | 0.821 |
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 3.17 | 0.814 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 3.18 | 0.821 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 3.17 | 0.814 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 3.17 | 0.814 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 3.16 | 0.808 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 3.16 | 0.808 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 3.16 | 0.808 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 3.14 | 0.795 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 3.16 | 0.808 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 3.13 | 0.788 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 3.15 | 0.801 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 3.15 | 0.801 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 3.14 | 0.795 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 3.13 | 0.788 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 3.15 | 0.801 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 3.13 | 0.788 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 3.14 | 0.795 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 3.14 | 0.795 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 3.12 | 0.782 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 3.11 | 0.775 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 3.13 | 0.788 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 3.11 | 0.775 |
15' -
Stage and flow are approaching the maximum record flood occurring in 2013.
14' -
Widespread major flooding occurs as a wide expanse of the river spreads out laterally beyond the floodplain.
13.5' -
Numerous bridges crossing the South Platte River flood. There is extensive flooding of agricultural land and inundation of structures and roads along the river.
12' -
The river floods La Salle and Evans.
11.5' -
Southern sections of Hardin flood. There is moderate flooding of agricultural land along the river.
10' -
Considerable lowland and meadow flooding occurs. 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>.
8' -
The river is out of its banks and into fields and meadows.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2013 | 15.09 |
| May 8, 1973 | 11.73 |
| May 11, 2015 | 11.54 |
| May 1, 1999 | 11.5 |
| May 31, 1995 | 11 |
| Jun 18, 1965 | 10.75 |
| May 8, 1969 | 10.7 |
| Jun 14, 1997 | 10.4 |
| Jun 14, 2010 | 10.39 |
| May 2, 1980 | 10.31 |
| May 10, 1957 | 10.26 |
| Jun 14, 1983 | 10 |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 9.94 |
| Sep 4, 1938 | 9.73 |
| Jun 15, 1949 | 9.66 |
| Jun 24, 1947 | 9.62 |
| Jul 15, 2011 | 9.58 |
| Apr 25, 1942 | 9.5 |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 9.49 |
| Jun 13, 1970 | 9.46 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
