Streamflow discharge was last observed at 124 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.47 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 153 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The primary constituents of its flow are snowmelt and precipitation. There are several tributaries that contribute to the river's flow, including Clear Creek, Boulder Creek, and the Cache la Poudre River. There are also several dams along the river, including Chatfield Dam and Cherry Creek Dam. Seasonally, the river experiences high flow during the spring and early summer due to snowmelt, with lower flows in the fall and winter. An interesting fact about the South Platte River is that it was once a major source of water for gold mining during the Colorado Gold Rush.
| Elevation | 4,457.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 2.47 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 124.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 39% |
| Year Over Year Average | 319 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 16,200 cfs |