South Platte River at Henderson

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What floods at each level

• 17.7 ft

  This is close to the maximum flood since records began in the 1920s. 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>.

• 15.5 ft

  Widespread, major flooding occurs with numerous roads and streets inundated and impassable. The river levels rise to the base of bridges resulting in flooding of bridges or bridge approaches.

• 15.2 ft

  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>.

• 15 ft

  There is major flooding along the river including damage in Henderson and Brighton.

• 13 ft

  There is significant damage to agricultural lands along the river.

• 11.1 ft

  The river overflows its banks causing flooding downstream of Brighton and begins to affect 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

  There is minor overbank flow into low lying areas along the river.

• 9.5 ft

  Water overtops bike paths along the South Platte River.

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