Is the Animas River flooding?
The Animas River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in New Mexico. 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. 1 of 3 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 New Mexico river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Animas River at Farmington, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.50 ft on 6 October 1911. Peak records there go back to 1911 (110 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.67 ft, 12.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animas River at Farmington, NM | No flooding | 3.67 ft | 10 ft | |
| Animas River at Penny Lane near Flora Vista, NM | No current data | — | — | — |
| Animas River below Aztec, NM | No flood stage defined | 4.39 ft | — |