Purgatoire River At Trinidad, Co. Realtime Data
PURGATOIRE RIVER AT TRINIDAD, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
51
Discharge (cfs)
1.5
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 51 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.52 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 39 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is influenced by snowmelt and precipitation, with peak flows occurring in the spring and early summer. The river's main tributaries include the Apishapa, Timpas, and Picketwire creeks, and it is impounded by the North Lake dam. The Purgatoire River has historical significance, as it was a major route for Spanish explorers and later served as a trail for Native Americans, fur trappers, and early settlers. Additionally, the river's name originates from the Spanish word for "purgatory," reflecting the harsh and rugged terrain it passes through.
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 5,998.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 1.52 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 50.7 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 54% |
| Year Over Year Average | 95 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,940 cfs |
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