Rivers in Colorado
North Platte River near Northgate
Below flood stage
2.41ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 11:45 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 8.00 ft
- Record crest
- 9.45 ft2007
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 11.00 ftWidespread major flooding occurs with a number of roads along and crossing the North Platte River impacted.
- 10.50 ftThere is significant inundation of pasture and ranch lands.
- 9.50 ftThere is moderate flooding of agricultural land along the river.
- 8.00 ftPasture and ranch lands flood along the river.
- 7.00 ftOverbank flow affects mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.
Crest history
55 crests on NOAA’s list since 1962.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 21, 2007 | 9.45 ft |
| 2 | June 23, 2019 | 8.14 ft |
| 3 | May 26, 2014 | 7.86 ft |
| 4 | May 17, 1984 | 7.84 ft |
| 5 | April 26, 1980 | 7.63 ft |
| 6 | July 10, 2011 | 7.37 ft |
| 7 | June 14, 2010 | 7.15 ft |
| 8 | June 28, 1983 | 7.12 ft |
| 9 | June 5, 2005 | 7.07 ft |
| 10 | April 16, 1962 | 6.90 ft |
| 11 | June 11, 1986 | 6.63 ft |
| 12 | June 5, 1997 | 6.52 ft |
| 13 | June 19, 1995 | 6.48 ft |
| 14 | May 31, 1979 | 6.40 ft |
| 15 | April 1, 1963 | 6.35 ft |
| 16 | April 30, 1973 | 6.35 ft |
| 17 | April 11, 1996 | 6.20 ft |
| 18 | June 13, 1970 | 6.16 ft |
| 19 | June 15, 1965 | 6.15 ft |
| 20 | June 6, 2008 | 6.10 ft |
| 21 | April 16, 1988 | 5.99 ft |
| 22 | June 3, 2003 | 5.91 ft |
| 23 | March 31, 1971 | 5.79 ft |
| 24 | June 13, 2015 | 5.72 ft |
| 25 | June 18, 1969 | 5.72 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 3, 2020: 4.78 ft
- June 23, 2019: 8.14 ft
- May 29, 2018: 4.44 ft
- June 13, 2017: 5.62 ft
- June 14, 2016: 5.67 ft
- June 13, 2015: 5.72 ft
- May 26, 2014: 7.86 ft
- May 20, 2013: 4.47 ft
- March 26, 2012: 3.48 ft
- July 10, 2011: 7.37 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamMichigan River (CO) at Walden
- DownstreamNorth Platte River at Saratoga
- Laramie River at Woods Landing
- Laramie River at Glendevey
- Encampment River at Encampment
- Little Laramie River at Filmore
- Encampment River at Mouth near Encampment
- Illinois River (CO) at Rand
- Fish Creek at Fish Creek at Upper Station near Steamboat Springs
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.