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South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, Creek water level

River gauge, South Platte River, Colorado, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

10.83ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
13.8 cfs
13 15 Minor floodstage 16.00 ft Highest onrecord 15.09 ft

History

10.8010.85ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 2110.8010.85ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
Water level Minor flood stage

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

RankLevelDate
115.09 ftJune 5, 2015
214.57 ftMay 2, 2007
314.20 ftJune 4, 2009
414.19 ftMay 28, 1999
514.17 ftJuly 14, 2011
613.88 ftAugust 17, 2000
713.83 ftApril 27, 2010
813.82 ftJuly 11, 2019
913.77 ftJuly 24, 2018
1013.73 ftMay 7, 1998

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 72° 44° – Wind 5 mph
21 Wed 77° 47° – Wind 10 mph
22 Thu 76° 55° – Wind 12 mph
23 Fri 78° 60° – Wind 19 mph
24 Sat 64° 53° – Wind 13 mph
25 Sun 52° 44° 0.12 in, 50% Wind 8 mph
26 Mon 44° 41° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:17 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min Waxing gibbous 74%

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 9.08 ft Below flood stage −0.15 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 2.4 cfs Very low +0.4 cfs 9 mi
Plum Creek at Titan Road near LouviersRiver gauge, Plum Creek 6.6 cfs Normal +3.6 cfs 9 mi
Toll Gate Creek above 6th Ave at AuroraRiver gauge, Toll Gate Creek 1.4 cfs Very low −0.1 cfs 12 mi
Sand Creek above Burlington Ditch near Commerce CityRiver gauge, Sand Creek 4.6 cfs Very low ±0 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

ParameterLast valueTime (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

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