Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Flood waters reach the base of the railroad bridge downstream of Commercial Street.
15 ft
Flood waters inundate the parking lot of the Colorado Welcome Center on Nevada Street.
13 ft
Major flooding occurs in downtown Trinidad. Homes and businesses are flooded.
12.5 ft
Water threatens apartments and businesses near the Commercial Street Bridge.
12 ft
Water threatens businesses on Nevada Avenue.
11.5 ft
Water flows into the parking lots of the McDonalds and Taco Bell restaurants.
11 ft
Water reaches the railroad tracks near the Amtrak station.
10.5 ft
Water reaches the base of the Commercial Street Bridge.
10 ft
The river is bankfull. Minor overbank flow into low spots along the river occurs.
9.5 ft
Water reaches the bike path in the park across from International Bank.
5 ft
Water flows over the bike path under the Commercial Street Bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2021 | 6.63 ft | 3,310 cfs |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 5.03 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 4.68 ft | 1,320 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PTRC2
River
Purgatoire River
County
Las Animas, CO
Coordinates
37.1709°N, 104.5092°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Purgatoire River at Trinidad?
The Purgatoire River at Trinidad gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07124500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Purgatoire River at Trinidad?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Purgatoire River at Trinidad is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Purgatoire River rises?
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Where is the Purgatoire River at Trinidad gauge located?
The gauge is located in Las Animas County, Colorado at coordinates 37.1709°N, 104.5092°W. USGS site number: 07124500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Data courtesy of Colorado Division of Water Resources
- 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.