Streamflow discharge was last observed at 15 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.65 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 16 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's primary flow providers are snowmelt and precipitation, with seasonal trends showing peak flows in late spring and early summer. Tributaries such as the Bijou Creek and the Lodgepole Creek contribute to the flow, while the Jumbo Reservoir and Prewitt Reservoir act as major dams along the river's course. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the South Platte River include its significant role in the Colorado gold rush and its use as a testing ground for early dams in the United States.
| Elevation | 3,707.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 1.65 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 15.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 52% |
| Year Over Year Average | 29 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 16,900 cfs |