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.