South Platte River Below Cheesman Lake, Co. Realtime Data
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER BELOW CHEESMAN LAKE, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
82
Discharge (cfs)
0.8
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 06701500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 82 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.83 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 101 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is influenced by several tributaries, including the North Fork South Platte River and the South Fork South Platte River, as well as several dams. The river experiences seasonal fluctuations in flow, with peak flows occurring during the spring snowmelt and lower flows during the winter months. Interestingly, the Cheesman Canyon section of the river is known for its excellent fly fishing opportunities due to the high concentration of trout.
September 4, 2026
| Elevation | 6,630.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 0.83 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 81.6 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 33% |
| Year Over Year Average | 252 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 2,130 cfs |
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