Purgatoire River near Las Animas, CO
Is Purgatoire River near Las Animas, CO flooding right now?
Purgatoire River near Las Animas, CO measured 6.96 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 2.0 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.96 ft
Streamflow
918 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.45 ft on Sun, May 30, 2021.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 1.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 2.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 8.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.45 ft | 2021-05-30 |
| 12 ft | 1999-05-03 |
| 11.35 ft | 2023-07-22 |
| 10.52 ft | 2004-08-19 |
| 10.35 ft | 2023-07-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River at Las Animas, Co. | 3.4 mi | Bent County |
| Horse Creek near Las Animas, CO | 9.0 mi | Bent County |
| Arkansas River below John Martin Reservoir, Co. | 14.8 mi | Bent County |
| Arkansas River at La Junta, CO | 18.2 mi | Otero County |
| Crooked Arroyo near Swink, Co. | 21.9 mi | Otero 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.