Purgatoire River at Madrid, Co.
Is Purgatoire River at Madrid, Co. flooding right now?
Purgatoire River at Madrid, Co. measured 2.58 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.4 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.58 ft
Streamflow
5 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.8 ft on Tue, Jul 20, 1976.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.8 ft | 1976-07-20 |
| 10.94 ft | 1981-08-10 |
| 9 ft | 1978-07-10 |
| 8.36 ft | 1979-08-14 |
| 8 ft | 1975-07-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Long Canyon Creek near Madrid, Co. | 2.2 mi | Las Animas County |
| Purgatoire River below Trinidad Lake, Co. | 5.2 mi | Las Animas County |
| Vermejo River at Vermejo Park, NM | 29.2 mi | Colfax County |
| Vermejo River near Dawson, NM | 32.0 mi | Colfax County |
| Van Bremer Arroyo near Tyrone, CO | 34.3 mi | Las Animas 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.