South Platte River at Fort Lupton

The past week

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.

Highest crests on record

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