Purgatoire River below Trinidad Lake
Critical Stages
8' - Action
10' - Flood
12' - Moderate
14' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 3:30 PM MST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.73 ft
Flow: 0.027 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 4.73 | 0.027 |
12' -
Damage occurs to construction works near Trinidad Lake Dam.
10' -
Water rises over railroad tracks near Trinidad Lake Dam.
8' -
The river is bankfull.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2017 | 8.03 |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 8.01 |
| Sep 10, 1981 | 7.89 |
| May 14, 1994 | 7.86 |
| Aug 3, 1990 | 7.85 |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 7.85 |
| Jun 7, 1983 | 7.83 |
| May 29, 1993 | 7.76 |
| May 31, 2005 | 7.76 |
| Aug 6, 1991 | 7.64 |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 7.61 |
| Sep 2, 2008 | 7.47 |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 7.29 |
| May 19, 1997 | 7.27 |
| Aug 20, 1992 | 7.23 |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 7.13 |
| Jul 28, 1998 | 7.02 |
| Sep 5, 2003 | 7.01 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
