Is the Animas River flooding?

New Mexico · 3 gauges · New Mexico river levels

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.

data refreshed 15 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 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.

Drains 1,360 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,273 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Animas River at Farmington, NMNo flooding3.67 ft10 ft
Animas River at Penny Lane near Flora Vista, NMNo current data
Animas River below Aztec, NMNo flood stage defined4.39 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.