RIVER GAUGE · PURGATOIRE RIVER
Purgatoire River near Las Animas
Bent County, Colorado
Water level2.09 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Major Flood. Water threatens Highway 101 near the Highway 101 Bridge 2 miles southeast of Las Animas.
- 20 ft
Major Flood. Water nears the base of the Highway 101 Bridge 2 miles southeast of Las Animas. Major agricultural flooding.
- 15 ft
Major Flood. Major agricultural flooding occurs along the river.
- 12 ft
Moderate Flood. Moderate agricultural flooding occurs in low lying areas along the river.
- 9 ft
Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low lying areas along the river.
- 8 ft
Action Stage. Minor overbank flow occurs into low spots in the main river channel.
- 7 ft
The river is bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2021 | 14.45 ft | 3,780 cfs |
| May 2, 1999 | 12 ft | 5,200 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 11.35 ft | 2,480 cfs |
More on Purgatoire River
UpstreamPurgatoire River at Trinidad
DownstreamArkansas River at Lamar
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