South Platte River at Fort Morgan

1. 25.50 ftExtensive major flooding occurs along the river in Morgan County. Water overflows the bridge deck of State Highway 52 and Riverside Park floods in Fort Morgan.
2. 21.50 ftThere is extensive flooding of agricultural land. Some inundation of structures and roads along the river are possible.
3. 19.50 ftThere is moderate flooding of agricultural land along the river.
4. 17.50 ftThere is minor flooding of agricultural land along the river.
5. 15.00 ftThe lowest areas along the river begin to flood.

Chance of flooding, October to December

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.

Most recent crests

• June 1, 2021: 12.01 ft
• March 21, 2020: 10.35 ft
• June 24, 2019: 12.55 ft
• May 21, 2018: 11.62 ft
• May 20, 2017: 14.27 ft
• June 15, 2016: 13.97 ft
• June 15, 2015: 17.91 ft
• June 4, 2014: 15.90 ft
• September 15, 2013: 25.73 ft
• January 1, 2012: 10.74 ft

• UpstreamSouth Platte River at Weldona
• DownstreamSouth Platte River at Balzac
• South Platte River
• South Platte River at Atwood
• South Platte River at Kersey
• Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Greeley
• Cache La Poudre River (CO) at Greeley
• Big Thompson River (CO) at La Salle

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.

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.