Streamflow discharge was last observed at 24 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.68 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 28 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The primary flow contributors are snowmelt and summer monsoon rains. There are no major tributaries to the Purgatoire River below Trinidad Lake, but there are several smaller creeks that contribute to the flow. The river has experienced low flows in recent years due to drought conditions. Additionally, there are no major dams on the river below Trinidad Lake. One interesting fact about the Purgatoire River is that it has a rich cultural history and was an important resource for indigenous tribes and early settlers in the region.
| Elevation | 6,098.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.68 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 24.1 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 24% |
| Year Over Year Average | 102 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,020 cfs |