Station Name: ANIMAS RIVER NEAR CEDAR HILL, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,994 feet / 1,827 meters

Nearest Address:
1990–1992 US-550 N
Durango, CO 81303
La Plata County

GPS Coordinates: 37.03656944, -107.8753333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued October 12 at 2:55PM MDT until October 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Sun October 12, 2025, 8:55 PM
Expires: Mon October 13, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Tropical moisture will stream northward from the remnants of TD Raymond bringing another chance for widespread heavy rain increasing the threat of flash flooding across portions of southwest Colorado Monday into Tuesday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 11:51AM MDT until October 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Sat October 11, 2025, 5:51 PM
Expires: Wed October 15, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. There is a potential for another round of heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday, which could lead to more flooding. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following counties, Archuleta, Hinsdale, La Plata and San Juan. North of Vallecito Reservoir. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1142 AM MDT, Emergency management reported flooding is ongoing north of Vallecito Reservoir. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Vallecito. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 12 at 3:26PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Sun October 12, 2025, 9:26 PM
Expires: Mon October 13, 2025, 10:00 AM

ESFABQ Heavy rainfall in Colorado has resulted in high flows across multiple rivers across northwest New Mexico. Bankfull conditions have already been reported across the Animas River in Farmington and very high flows have also been reported on the San Juan River near Shiprock. Though river levels have crested for today and will come down through the evening and overnight hours, additional rainfall on Monday and Tuesday will cause these rivers to rise once again. For your safety, stay away from the banks of these rivers. This fast running water could easily sweep away those distracted near the bank of the river. Avoid any recreational activities on these rivers through at least Wednesday. Expect rises and impacts to nearby roads and low water crossings. Stay aware of any flash flood or river flood warnings that are issued.