South Platte River at Merino

The past week

What floods at each level

• 15.5 ft

  Near record flooding occurs.

• 15 ft

  There is extensive major flooding in southwest Logan County. Businesses and residences flood near the river in eastern Sterling.

• 14.5 ft

  There is extensive flooding of agricultural land. Roads and structures flood along the river.

• 13 ft

  There is moderate flooding of agricultural land near the river.

• 11.5 ft

  Agricultural land floods along the river and near Sterling.

• 9.5 ft

  The river is out of its banks and into lowlands and meadows.

• 9 ft

  Water moves over lower banks into riparian lowlands. Riverside trails and parking areas near Sterling become affected by rising water.

Highest crests on record

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