RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH PLATTE RIVER
South Platte River near Balzac
Morgan County, Colorado
Water level2.53 ft
Flow116 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft5,830 cfs
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood12.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13.5 ft
Businesses and residences flood along the river in eastern Sterling.
- 12.5 ft
Numerous roads and structures flood along the river.
- 12 ft
Water flows over Colorado Highway 71 near Snyder.
- 11 ft
There is extensive flooding of agricultural land near the river. Water flows over State Highway 63 near Atwood.
- 10 ft
Agricultural land floods along the river near Sterling.
- 8 ft
The river is out of its banks and into fields and meadows.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2013 | 13.71 ft | 60,000 cfs |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 10.43 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| May 12, 2015 | 10.39 ft | 17,300 cfs |
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South Platte River at Cheesman Reservoir
South Platte River near Crook
South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir
South Platte River at Denver
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