Purgatoire River at Madrid
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) 06/09/2025 11:45 PM MDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 11 ft Moderate Flooding 9 ft Minor Flooding 7 ft Action 6 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.
Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
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
- 26.5 - Flood waters rise into low spots along Highway 12 between Madrid and Cokedale.
- 17.5 - Flood waters reach the base of the County Road 18.3 Bridge.
- 15 - Flood waters rise over County Road 18.3 near the bridge.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 7.13 ft | on 05-09-2017 |
| 2. | 6.82 ft | on 08-13-2015 |
| 3. | 6.71 ft | on 08-26-2014 |
| 4. | 6.82 ft | on 05-08-2013 |
| 5. | 6.47 ft | on 07-25-2009 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 7.13 ft | on 05-09-2017 |
| 2. | 6.82 ft | on 08-13-2015 |
| 3. | 6.71 ft | on 08-26-2014 |
| 4. | 6.82 ft | on 05-08-2013 |
| 5. | 6.47 ft | on 07-25-2009 |
| 6. | 7.17 ft | on 08-29-2008 |
| 7. | 7.12 ft | on 08-05-2004 |
| 8. | 6.61 ft | on 09-03-2003 |
| 9. | 6.91 ft | on 08-05-1997 |
| 10. | 7.37 ft | on 07-17-1993 |
| 11. | 7.51 ft | on 07-31-1992 |
| 12. | 10.94 ft | on 08-10-1981 |
| 13. | 8.36 ft | on 08-14-1979 |
| 14. | 9.00 ft | on 07-10-1978 |
| 15. | 12.80 ft | on 07-20-1976 |
| 16. | 8.00 ft | on 07-12-1975 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 12.80 ft | on 07-20-1976 |
| 2. | 10.94 ft | on 08-10-1981 |
| 3. | 9.00 ft | on 07-10-1978 |
| 4. | 8.36 ft | on 08-14-1979 |
| 5. | 8.00 ft | on 07-12-1975 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 12.80 ft | on 07-20-1976 |
| 2. | 10.94 ft | on 08-10-1981 |
| 3. | 9.00 ft | on 07-10-1978 |
| 4. | 8.36 ft | on 08-14-1979 |
| 5. | 8.00 ft | on 07-12-1975 |
| 6. | 7.51 ft | on 07-31-1992 |
| 7. | 7.37 ft | on 07-17-1993 |
| 8. | 7.17 ft | on 08-29-2008 |
| 9. | 7.13 ft | on 05-09-2017 |
| 10. | 7.12 ft | on 08-05-2004 |
| 11. | 6.91 ft | on 08-05-1997 |
| 12. | 6.82 ft | on 08-13-2015 |
| 13. | 6.82 ft | on 05-08-2013 |
| 14. | 6.71 ft | on 08-26-2014 |
| 15. | 6.61 ft | on 09-03-2003 |
| 16. | 6.47 ft | on 07-25-2009 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 6272.61 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 6270.61 ft |
| minor Flooding | 6268.61 ft |
| action | 6267.61 ft |
| Latest Value | 6264.94 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 6261.61 ft |
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.