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SwedenSouth Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, Creek water level
River gauge, South Platte River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 13.8 cfs
History
What this means
The South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, Creek is at 10.83 ft, in the normal range.
It is 5.17 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 10.78 ft and 10.87 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.09 ftJune 5, 2015
Floating and fishing near South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, Creek
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 16.00 ft, 5.17 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 18.50 ft
- Major flooding is expected along the South Platte River in Littleton and Englewood.
- 17.00 ft
- Significant flooding is expected along the South Platte River in Littleton and Englewood.
- 16.00 ft
- Lowland flooding is expected along the South Platte River.
- 15.50 ft
- The river begins overflowing into low lying areas.
- 10.83 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.09 ft | June 5, 2015 |
| 2 | 14.57 ft | May 2, 2007 |
| 3 | 14.20 ft | June 4, 2009 |
| 4 | 14.19 ft | May 28, 1999 |
| 5 | 14.17 ft | July 14, 2011 |
| 6 | 13.88 ft | August 17, 2000 |
| 7 | 13.83 ft | April 27, 2010 |
| 8 | 13.82 ft | July 11, 2019 |
| 9 | 13.77 ft | July 24, 2018 |
| 10 | 13.73 ft | May 7, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the South Platte River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Platte River below Brush Creek near TrumbullRiver gauge, South Platte River | 60.4 cfs | Low | +1.2 cfs | 28 mi |
| South Platte River at EnglewoodRiver gauge, South Platte River | 25.4 cfs | Very low | +5.6 cfs | 2.3 mi |
| South Platte River at 64th Ave. Commerce CityRiver gauge, South Platte River | 6.4 cfs | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| South Platte River at Fort LuptonRiver gauge, South Platte River | 3.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 35 mi |
| South Platte River at Fort MorganRiver gauge, South Platte River | 9.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 78 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Dry Creek below C-470 at Highlands RanchRiver gauge, Big Dry Creek | 0.8 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Cherry Creek at DenverRiver gauge, Cherry Creek | 17.8 cfs | Normal | +0.8 cfs | 8 mi |
| Turkey Creek above Bear Creek Lake near Morrison CreekRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 0.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Cherry Creek below Cherry Creek LakeRiver gauge, Cherry Creek | 12.1 cfs | High | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Bear Creek above Bear Creek Lake near MorrisonRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 2.1 cfs | Very low | +0.3 cfs | 9 mi |
| Plum Creek at Titan Road near LouviersRiver gauge, Plum Creek | 6.9 cfs | Normal | +4.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Toll Gate Creek above 6th Ave at AuroraRiver gauge, Toll Gate Creek | 1.4 cfs | Very low | −0.3 cfs | 12 mi |
| Sand Creek above Burlington Ditch near Commerce CityRiver gauge, Sand Creek | 4.6 cfs | Very low | −0.6 cfs | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, Creek?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 5.17 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, Creek today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 PM MDT, the water level was 10.83 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, Creek rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, Creek normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, Creek?
The highest level on record is 15.09 ft on June 5, 2015.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06710247(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.63248, -105.01501(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 10.83 ft | 2026-10-21 02:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.8 cfs | 2026-10-21 02:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, Creek (usgs:06710247). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/south-platte-river-below-union-ave-at-englewood-creek
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