RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH PLATTE RIVER
South Platte River at Englewood
Arapahoe County, Colorado
Water level10.79 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15.5 ft4,182 cfs
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood18.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18.5 ft
Major flooding is expected along the South Platte River in Littleton and Englewood.
- 17 ft
Significant flooding is expected along the South Platte River in Littleton and Englewood.
- 16 ft
Lowland flooding is expected along the South Platte River.
- 15.5 ft
The river begins overflowing into low lying areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2015 | 15.09 ft | 3,480 cfs |
| May 1, 2007 | 14.57 ft | 2,600 cfs |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 14.2 ft | 2,070 cfs |
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South Platte River near Crook
South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir
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