Purgatoire River near Las Animas

Last updated: Jun 16, 2025, 1:26 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 22 - Major Flood. Water threatens Highway 101 near the Highway 101 Bridge 2 miles southeast of Las Animas.
  • 20 - Major Flood. Water nears the base of the Highway 101 Bridge 2 miles southeast of Las Animas. Major agricultural flooding.
  • 15 - Major Flood. Major agricultural flooding occurs along the river.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 38.0342, -103.201
RFC ABRFC
State CO
WFO PUB
County Bent
Data Provider(s)
U.S. Geological Survey 07128500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 11.35 ft on 07-22-2023 (P)
2. 10.35 ft on 07-06-2023 (P)
3. 14.45 ft on 05-30-2021
4. 10.26 ft on 05-22-2015
5. 9.57 ft on 06-09-2014

Historic Crests

1. 14.45 ft on 05-30-2021
2. 12.00 ft on 05-03-1999
3. 11.35 ft on 07-22-2023 (P)
4. 10.52 ft on 08-19-2004
5. 10.35 ft on 07-06-2023 (P)

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 3893.04 ft
moderate Flooding 3890.04 ft
minor Flooding 3887.04 ft
action 3886.04 ft
Latest Value 3880.63 ft
Gauge Zero 3878.04 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

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WFO Information

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Pueblo
3 Eaton Way
Pueblo, CO 81001
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