RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH PLATTE RIVER
South Platte River at Fort Morgan
Morgan County, Colorado
Water level8.87 ft
Flow118 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft8,080 cfs
Minor flood17.5 ft13,500 cfs
Moderate flood19.5 ft18,900 cfs
Major flood21.5 ft26,400 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25.5 ft
Extensive major flooding occurs along the river in Morgan County. Water overflows the bridge deck of State Highway 52 and Riverside Park floods in Fort Morgan.
- 21.5 ft
There is extensive flooding of agricultural land. Some inundation of structures and roads along the river are possible.
- 19.5 ft
There is moderate flooding of agricultural land along the river.
- 17.5 ft
There is minor flooding of agricultural land along the river.
- 15 ft
The lowest areas along the river begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2013 | 25.73 ft | 60,000 cfs |
| Jun 14, 2015 | 17.91 ft | 15,300 cfs |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 17.08 ft | 10,500 cfs |
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