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SwedenSouth Platte River at 64th Ave. Commerce City water level
River gauge, South Platte River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 59 °F
History
What this means
The South Platte River at 64th Ave. Commerce City is running below normal at 1.38 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.33 ft and 1.40 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 59 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near South Platte River at 64th Ave. Commerce City
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
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 | 59.2 cfs | Low | −19.5 cfs | 41 mi |
| South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, CreekRiver gauge, South Platte River | 10.86 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 13 mi |
| South Platte River at EnglewoodRiver gauge, South Platte River | 30.1 cfs | Very low | +7.6 cfs | 10 mi |
| South Platte River at Fort LuptonRiver gauge, South Platte River | 3.30 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| South Platte River at Fort MorganRiver gauge, South Platte River | 9.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 69 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek at Mouth near Commerce CityRiver gauge, Sand Creek | 8.90 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 0.3 mi |
| Sand Creek above Burlington Ditch near Commerce CityRiver gauge, Sand Creek | 4.6 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 0.4 mi |
| Little Dry Creek below Federal Blvd at WestminsterRiver gauge, Little Dry Creek | 0.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 3.4 mi |
| Cherry Creek at DenverRiver gauge, Cherry Creek | 16.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.3 mi |
| Big Dry Creek at WestminsterRiver gauge, Big Dry Creek | 0.8 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| First Creek Bel Buckley Road, at Rocky Mountain ArsenalRiver gauge, First Creek Bel Buckley Road | 1.9 cfs | High | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Toll Gate Creek above 6th Ave at AuroraRiver gauge, Toll Gate Creek | 1.6 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 10 mi |
| Cherry Creek below Cherry Creek LakeRiver gauge, Cherry Creek | 12.1 cfs | High | ±0 | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
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 at 64th Ave. Commerce City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 AM MDT, the water level was 1.38 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South Platte River at 64th Ave. Commerce City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of South Platte River at 64th Ave. Commerce City normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06714215(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.81222, -104.95778(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 | 1.38 ft | 2026-10-20 07:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 07:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 59 °F | 2026-10-20 07:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: South Platte River at 64th Ave. Commerce City (usgs:06714215). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/south-platte-river-at-64th-ave-commerce-city
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer