Purgatoire River near Las Animas
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/15/2025 6:15 PM MDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 15 ft Moderate Flooding 12 ft Minor Flooding 9 ft Action 8 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
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 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 |
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 | |
| 6. | 9.54 ft | on 08-10-2013 | |
| 7. | 9.40 ft | on 04-12-2012 | |
| 8. | 8.97 ft | on 08-19-2008 | |
| 9. | 9.15 ft | on 04-07-2005 | |
| 10. | 10.52 ft | on 08-19-2004 | |
| 11. | 12.00 ft | on 05-03-1999 | |
| 12. | 9.64 ft | on 08-12-1997 | |
| 13. | 10.21 ft | on 08-31-1996 | |
| 14. | 10.20 ft | on 05-31-1995 | |
| 15. | 9.43 ft | on 07-09-1992 | |
| 16. | 8.93 ft | on 07-21-1990 | |
| 17. | 9.26 ft | on 06-07-1983 |
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) |
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) |
| 6. | 10.26 ft | on 05-22-2015 | |
| 7. | 10.21 ft | on 08-31-1996 | |
| 8. | 10.20 ft | on 05-31-1995 | |
| 9. | 9.64 ft | on 08-12-1997 | |
| 10. | 9.57 ft | on 06-09-2014 | |
| 11. | 9.54 ft | on 08-10-2013 | |
| 12. | 9.43 ft | on 07-09-1992 | |
| 13. | 9.40 ft | on 04-12-2012 | |
| 14. | 9.26 ft | on 06-07-1983 | |
| 15. | 9.15 ft | on 04-07-2005 | |
| 16. | 8.97 ft | on 08-19-2008 | |
| 17. | 8.93 ft | on 07-21-1990 |
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 |
Unique Local Info
Seasonal water supply forecasts available for this location. See NWS Water Supply Forecasts under Hydrologic Resource Links below.
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.