South Platte River Near Kersey, Co. Realtime Data
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER NEAR KERSEY, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
150
Discharge (cfs)
1.7
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 150 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.69 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 189 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main tributaries of the South Platte River in this area include the Cache La Poudre River and the Big Thompson River. There are several dams along the South Platte River that affect its flow, including the Horsetooth Reservoir and the Carter Lake Reservoir. The seasonal trends of the river are characterized by high flows in spring due to snowmelt, followed by lower flow rates in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the South Platte River is a critical water source for agriculture in the area, supporting irrigation for crops such as sugar beets and corn.
October 3, 2026
| Elevation | 4,591.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 1.69 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 150.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 35% |
| Year Over Year Average | 440 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,680 cfs |
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