RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH PLATTE RIVER
South Platte River at Waterton
Jefferson County, Colorado
Water level0.71 ft
Flow40 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4.5 ft
Minor flood5.5 ft
Moderate flood7 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
Widespread flooding in state recreation area.
- 5.5 ft
Considerable flooding of low lying areas near Chatfield Lake.
- 4.5 ft
The river is out of its banks and into state recreation area.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 1942 | 5.68 ft | 5,700 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 4.25 ft | 3,850 cfs |
| Jun 19, 1995 | 4.11 ft | 3,285 cfs |
More on South Platte River
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South Platte River below Antero Reservoir
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South Platte River at Chatfield Reservoir
South Platte River at Cheesman Reservoir
South Platte River near Crook
South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir
South Platte River at Denver
South Platte River at Englewood
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