Major Flood
15 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Numerous roads along and crossing the river are damaged and impassable. There is extensive flooding of agricultural land and inundation of structures near the river.
14 ft
Significant flooding is likely, including some structures near the river between Fort Lupton and Platteville.
13 ft
Water flows over or around several bridges crossing the river. There is moderate flooding and damage to agricultural lands.
12 ft
Significant lowland flooding occurs.
11 ft
The river overflows its banks flooding agricultural lands. 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 ft
High flows begin to affect rural lowlands immediately adjacent to the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2013 | 10.98 ft | 10,300 cfs |
| Jun 11, 2015 | 10.82 ft | 10,200 cfs |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 10.44 ft | 8,540 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LUPC2
River
South Platte River
County
Weld, CO
Coordinates
40.1161°N, 104.8181°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Platte River at Fort Lupton?
The South Platte River at Fort Lupton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06721000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for South Platte River at Fort Lupton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Platte River at Fort Lupton is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Platte River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Platte River at Fort Lupton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the South Platte River at Fort Lupton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Weld County, Colorado at coordinates 40.1161°N, 104.8181°W. USGS site number: 06721000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.