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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Arkansas Red-Basin River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Purgatoire River near Las Animas are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Upstream Gauge - at Trinidad Upstream Gauge
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 15
Moderate Flood Stage: 12
Flood Stage: 9
Action Stage: 8
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

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)
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

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
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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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.
12 Moderate Flood. Moderate agricultural flooding occurs in low lying areas along the river.
9 Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low lying areas along the river.
8 Action Stage. Minor overbank flow occurs into low spots in the main river channel.
7 The river is bankfull.
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(1) Looking Upstream
(2) Looking Downstream

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