Arkansas River at La Junta
Critical Stages
10' - Action
11' - Flood
13' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:15 AM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.56 ft
Flow: 0.076 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 5 AM 12/20 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 11 AM 12/20 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 5 PM 12/20 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 11 PM 12/20 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| 5 AM 12/21 | 7.5 | 0.0604 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 7.58 | 0.0811 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 7.57 | 0.079 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 7.57 | 0.079 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 7.56 | 0.076 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 7.56 | 0.076 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 7.56 | 0.076 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 7.56 | 0.076 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 7.56 | 0.076 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 7.56 | 0.076 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 7.55 | 0.0732 |
15' -
Major Flood. Flooding in La Junta and nearby areas. Homes and businesses are flooded. Flooding is especially severe in North La Junta. Water possibly overtops levees at Las Animas.
13' -
Moderate Flood. Local residential flooding is possible in La Junta.
12' -
Minor Flood. Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La Junta.
11' -
Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding.
10' -
Action Stage. The river is bankfull.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 2, 1999 | 15.55 |
| May 20, 1955 | 14.2 |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 13.38 |
| Jun 19, 1965 | 12.9 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 12.73 |
| May 12, 2017 | 12.66 |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 12.21 |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 12.12 |
| Jul 10, 1978 | 11.87 |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 11.8 |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 11.42 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 11.36 |
| Aug 22, 1984 | 11.09 |
| Jul 20, 1990 | 11 |
| Jun 4, 1994 | 10.9 |
| Aug 28, 2006 | 10.73 |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 10.48 |
| Aug 22, 1982 | 10.17 |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 10.05 |
| Jul 23, 1951 | 10 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
