South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, C
Is South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, C flooding right now?
South Platte River below Union Ave, at Englewood, C measured 10.88 ft on 2026-10-27 16:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.1 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.88 ft
Streamflow
18 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 18.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.09 ft on Fri, Jun 5, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15.5 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 18.5 ft | 7.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.09 ft | 2015-06-05 |
| 14.57 ft | 2007-05-02 |
| 14.2 ft | 2009-06-04 |
| 14.19 ft | 1999-05-28 |
| 14.17 ft | 2011-07-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Platte River at Union Ave at Englewood, CO | 0.1 mi | Arapahoe County |
| Little Dry Creek above Englewood, CO | 2.2 mi | Arapahoe County |
| South Platte River at Englewood, Co. | 2.3 mi | Arapahoe County |
| Lee Gulch at Littleton, CO | 2.5 mi | Arapahoe County |
| Dutch Creek at Platte Canyon Drive near Littleton, CO | 2.7 mi | Arapahoe 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.