RIVER GAUGE · LA PLATA RIVER
La Plata River at Hesperus
La Plata County, Colorado
Water level3.26 ft
Flow5 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood5.5 ft
Moderate flood6.2 ft
Major flood7 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2005 | 5.84 ft | 600 cfs |
| Oct 6, 2006 | 5.42 ft | 704 cfs |
| Sep 5, 1970 | 5.13 ft | — |
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