Purgatoire River near Las Animas
Critical Stages
8' - Action
9' - Flood
12' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:15 AM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.6 ft
Flow: 0.014 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 3.58 | 0.0131 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 3.59 | 0.0135 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 3.59 | 0.0135 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 3.59 | 0.0135 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 3.58 | 0.0131 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 3.59 | 0.0135 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 3.59 | 0.0135 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 3.59 | 0.0135 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 3.58 | 0.0131 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 3.61 | 0.0145 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 3.59 | 0.0135 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 3.58 | 0.0131 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 3.59 | 0.0135 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 3.58 | 0.0131 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 3.61 | 0.0145 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 3.6 | 0.014 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 3.58 | 0.0131 |
22' -
Major Flood. Water threatens Highway 101 near the Highway 101 Bridge 2 miles southeast of Las Animas.
20' -
Major Flood. Water nears the base of the Highway 101 Bridge 2 miles southeast of Las Animas. Major agricultural flooding.
15' -
Major Flood. Major agricultural flooding occurs along the river.
12' -
Moderate Flood. Moderate agricultural flooding occurs in low lying areas along the river.
9' -
Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low lying areas along the river.
8' -
Action Stage. Minor overbank flow occurs into low spots in the main river channel.
7' -
The river is bankfull.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2021 | 14.45 |
| May 3, 1999 | 12 |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 11.35 |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 10.52 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 10.35 |
| May 22, 2015 | 10.26 |
| Aug 31, 1996 | 10.21 |
| May 31, 1995 | 10.2 |
| Aug 12, 1997 | 9.64 |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 9.57 |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 9.54 |
| Jul 9, 1992 | 9.43 |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 9.4 |
| Jun 7, 1983 | 9.26 |
| Apr 7, 2005 | 9.15 |
| Aug 19, 2008 | 8.97 |
| Jul 21, 1990 | 8.93 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
