RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH PLATTE RIVER
South Platte River near Lake George
Park County, Colorado
Water level0.80 ft
Flow73 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood7 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
RECORD FLOODING. PROBABLY ONLY WITH DAM FAILURE.
- 7 ft
FLOOD STAGE. WIDESPREAD FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG RIVER.
- 5 ft
ACTION STAGE. WATER OUT OF BANKS AND INTO LOW LYING AREAS.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1970 | 8.34 ft | 3,000 cfs |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 5.37 ft | 1,290 cfs |
| May 1, 2008 | 5.35 ft | 846 cfs |
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