RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH PLATTE RIVER
South Platte River above Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Park County, Colorado
Water level0.11 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4.5 ft
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood7 ft
Major flood8 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
RECORD FLOODING. PROBABLY ONLY WITH DAM FAILURE.
- 7 ft
MODERATE FLOODING OF FARM AND RANCH LANDS ALONG REACH.
- 6 ft
FLOOD STAGE. CONSIDERABLE FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS.
- 5 ft
ACTION STAGE. WATER OUT OF BANKS AND INTO FIELDS AND MEADOWS.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1995 | 4.04 ft | 1,023 cfs |
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