Arkansas River at La Junta, CO
Is Arkansas River at La Junta, CO flooding right now?
Arkansas River at La Junta, CO measured 8.63 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 2.4 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.63 ft
Streamflow
498 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.55 ft on Sun, May 2, 1999.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 1.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 2.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 6.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.55 ft | 1999-05-02 |
| 14.2 ft | 1955-05-20 |
| 13.38 ft | 2015-06-12 |
| 12.9 ft | 1965-06-19 |
| 12.73 ft | 2023-06-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked Arroyo near Swink, Co. | 3.7 mi | Otero County |
| Timpas Creek at Mouth near Swink, Co. | 6.8 mi | Otero County |
| Horse Creek near Las Animas, CO | 11.7 mi | Bent County |
| Arkansas River at Las Animas, Co. | 18.1 mi | Bent County |
| Purgatoire River near Las Animas, CO | 18.2 mi | Bent County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.