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SwedenAnimas River at Penny Lane near Flora Vista water level
River gauge, Animas River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 1,130 cfs
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Animas River at Penny Lane near Flora Vista at 5.80 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.31 ft – 6.48 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Animas River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animas River at SilvertonRiver gauge, Animas River | 154 cfs | Very high | +8.0 cfs | 75 mi |
| Animas River below SilvertonRiver gauge, Animas River | 322 cfs | Very high | −13.0 cfs | 73 mi |
| Animas River at Tall Timber Resort above TacomaRiver gauge, Animas River | 818 cfs | Very high | −33.0 cfs | 59 mi |
| Animas River at DurangoRiver gauge, Animas River | 3.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 36 mi |
| Animas River below Durango Pump Plant near DurangoRiver gauge, Animas River | 1,230 cfs | Very high | −20.0 cfs | 35 mi |
| Animas River near Cedar HillRiver gauge, Animas River | 5.83 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Animas River below AztecRiver gauge, Animas River | 1,150 cfs | Very high | +10.0 cfs | 5.0 mi |
| Animas River at FarmingtonRiver gauge, Animas River | 5.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan River at FarmingtonRiver gauge, San Juan River | 2.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| La Plata River near FarmingtonRiver gauge, La Plata River | 7.5 cfs | Normal | −3.6 cfs | 9 mi |
| San Juan River at BloomfieldRiver gauge, San Juan River | 165 cfs | Very low | −12.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| La Plata River at La PlataRiver gauge, La Plata River | 6.4 cfs | High | −1.9 cfs | 11 mi |
| San Juan River near ArchuletaRiver gauge, San Juan River | 3.86 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Los Pinos River at La BocaRiver gauge, Los Pinos River | 79.7 cfs | Normal | +1.5 cfs | 32 mi |
| Navajo ReservoirReservoir | 6,021.29 ft | Low | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Animas River at Penny Lane near Flora Vista today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 PM MDT, the water level was 5.80 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Animas River at Penny Lane near Flora Vista rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Animas River at Penny Lane near Flora Vista normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09364200(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.78364, -108.10241(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 5.80 ft | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,130 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Animas River at Penny Lane near Flora Vista (usgs:09364200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/animas-river-at-penny-lane-near-flora-vista
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer