Station Name: PURGATOIRE RIVER NEAR THATCHER, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,810 feet

Nearest Address:
Pipeline Rd
Trinchera, CO 81081
Las Animas County

GPS Coordinates: 37.3564059, -103.9002383

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flash Flood Watch issued July 8 at 8:45AM MDT until July 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 8:45 AM
Expires: Wed July 8, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Colorado, including far southwestern Pueblo County. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Pueblo, Pueblo Airport, Boone, Blende, Salt Creek, Avondale, Pueblo Depot, Pueblo Reservoir, Pueblo West, Pinon and Colorado City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flash Flood Watch issued July 8 at 4:11PM MDT until July 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 4:11 PM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Colorado, including southwestern Pueblo County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is possible up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flash Flood Watch issued July 8 at 4:11PM MDT until July 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 4:11 PM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Colorado, including southwestern Pueblo County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is possible up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.