South Platte River at Fort Morgan, CO
Is South Platte River at Fort Morgan, CO flooding right now?
South Platte River at Fort Morgan, CO measured 8.74 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.8 ft below its 17.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.74 ft
Streamflow
99 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17.5 ft, with major flooding at 21.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.73 ft on Sun, Sep 15, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17.5 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19.5 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 21.5 ft | 12.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.73 ft | 2013-09-15 |
| 17.91 ft | 2015-06-15 |
| 17.08 ft | 2010-06-16 |
| 16.03 ft | 2011-07-17 |
| 15.9 ft | 2014-06-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bijou Creek near Ft. Morgan, Co. | 4.0 mi | Morgan County |
| South Platte River at Masters, Co. | 23.5 mi | Weld County |
| South Platte River near Kersey, CO | 41.3 mi | Weld County |
| Lonetree Creek near Greeley, Co. | 43.2 mi | Weld County |
| South Platte River at Fort Lupton, Co. | 54.6 mi | Weld County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.