South Platte River at Denver

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What floods at each level

• 17.9 ft

  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 <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.

• 16.2 ft

  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 <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.

• 15 ft

  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 <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.

• 13 ft

  Buildings and streets flood near the river in lower downtown Denver.

• 10.9 ft

  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 <a href="inundation/faq_google.php">here</a>.

• 10.5 ft

  The South Platte River overflows its banks near Union Station.

• 9 ft

  Water begins to affect lowest sections of the bike path along the South Platte River.

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