Arkansas River at La Junta

Last updated: Jul 19, 2025, 9:22 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 15 - Major Flood. Flooding in La Junta and nearby areas. Homes and businesses are flooded. Flooding is especially severe in North La Junta. Water possibly overtops levees at Las Animas.
  • 13 - Moderate Flood. Local residential flooding is possible in La Junta.
  • 12 - Minor Flood. Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La Junta.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 37.9906, -103.532
RFC ABRFC
State CO
WFO PUB
County Otero
Data Provider(s)
CO Division of Water Resources ARKLAJCO

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 11.36 ft on 06-12-2024 (P)
2. 12.73 ft on 06-24-2023 (P)
3. 12.66 ft on 05-12-2017
4. 13.38 ft on 06-12-2015
5. 12.21 ft on 09-17-2013

Historic Crests

1. 15.55 ft on 05-02-1999
2. 14.20 ft on 05-20-1955
3. 13.38 ft on 06-12-2015
4. 12.90 ft on 06-19-1965
5. 12.73 ft on 06-24-2023 (P)

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 4055.98 ft
moderate Flooding 4053.98 ft
minor Flooding 4051.98 ft
action 4050.98 ft
Latest Value 4049.44 ft
Gauge Zero 4040.98 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Pueblo
3 Eaton Way
Pueblo, CO 81001
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