Is the Animas River flooding?

Colorado · 6 gauges · Colorado river levels

The Animas River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Colorado. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Animas River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Colorado river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Animas River at Durango, CO. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.00 ft on 5 October 1911, carrying 25,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1898 (117 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.16 ft, 8.8 ft below that record.

Drains 701 sq mi · gauge elevation 6,493 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Animas River at Durango, CONo flooding2.16 ft8 ft
Animas River near Cedar Hill, NMNo flooding3.94 ft10.5 ft
Animas River at Silverton, Co.No current data
Animas River at Tall Timber Resort above Tacoma, CONo current data
Animas River below Durango Pump Plant near Durango, CONo current data
Animas River below Silverton, CONo flood stage defined2.38 ft
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.