Purgatoire River Near Las Animas, Co. Realtime Data
PURGATOIRE RIVER NEAR LAS ANIMAS, CO.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2
Discharge (cfs)
2.6
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 07128500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.59 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 6 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several tributaries, including the Apishapa River and the Timpas Creek, and it is partially controlled by the Purgatoire River Dam. The river experiences seasonal trends, with lower flows in the winter and higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt. Interestingly, the river has been the subject of folklore and legends, with some stories claiming that it was named after the Spanish word for purgatory due to its treacherous and unpredictable nature.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 3,885.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.59 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2.08 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 11% |
| Year Over Year Average | 19 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,130 cfs |
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