South Platte River At South Platte, Co. Realtime Data
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT SOUTH PLATTE, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
462
Discharge (cfs)
3.0
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 462 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.04 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 513 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
Its flow is largely dependent on snowmelt, precipitation, and water releases from nearby reservoirs such as Chatfield and Barr Lake. The river's headwaters originate in the Rocky Mountains, and several tributaries, including the Clear Creek and Cache La Poudre, also contribute to its flow. Seasonally, the river experiences low flows in the winter and high flows in the spring and summer. The river also supports diverse wildlife, including trout, beavers, and bald eagles. Interesting fact: the South Platte River was once a major transportation route for fur trappers and traders in the 1800s.
August 3, 2026
| Elevation | 6,094.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 3.04 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 462.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 68% |
| Year Over Year Average | 683 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,080 cfs |
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