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SwedenAnimas River below Silverton water level
River gauge, Animas River, Colorado, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 369 cfs
- Water temperature
- 41 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Animas River below Silverton shows 3.26 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The record high is 5.53 ft, set on June 12, 2019.
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.22 ft and 3.31 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 41 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.53 ftJune 12, 2019
High water at Animas River below Silverton
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.53 ft | June 12, 2019 |
| 2 | 5.05 ft | June 17, 2015 |
| 3 | 4.95 ft | June 6, 2020 |
| 4 | 4.85 ft | June 5, 2016 |
| 5 | 4.79 ft | June 6, 2024 |
| 6 | 4.66 ft | June 27, 2023 |
| 7 | 4.55 ft | June 4, 2021 |
| 8 | 4.52 ft | October 14, 2025 |
| 9 | 4.48 ft | May 15, 2022 |
| 10 | 4.37 ft | June 10, 2017 |
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 | 159 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 1.6 mi |
| Animas River at Tall Timber Resort above TacomaRiver gauge, Animas River | 983 cfs | Very high | −107.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Animas River at DurangoRiver gauge, Animas River | 3.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 37 mi |
| Animas River below Durango Pump Plant near DurangoRiver gauge, Animas River | 1,460 cfs | Very high | −190.0 cfs | 39 mi |
| Animas River near Cedar HillRiver gauge, Animas River | 6.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 53 mi |
| Animas River below AztecRiver gauge, Animas River | 1,440 cfs | Very high | −260.0 cfs | 70 mi |
| Animas River at Penny Lane near Flora VistaRiver gauge, Animas River | 6.13 ft | No reference yet | −0.25 ft | 73 mi |
| Animas River at FarmingtonRiver gauge, Animas River | 6.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 79 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Creek at SilvertonRiver gauge, Mineral Creek | 164 cfs | Very high | −5.0 cfs | 1.0 mi |
| Cement Creek at SilvertonRiver gauge, Cement Creek | 39.7 cfs | Very high | −7.1 cfs | 2.2 mi |
| Lake Fork San Miguel River above Trout Lake near OphirRiver gauge, Lake Fork San Miguel River | 19.6 cfs | High | −1.7 cfs | 12 mi |
| Cascade Creek below Cascade Creek Diversion near RockwoodRiver gauge, Cascade Creek | 91.4 cfs | Very high | −4.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| Cascade Creek above Cascade Creek Diversion near RockwoodRiver gauge, Cascade Creek | 86.6 cfs | Very high | −3.8 cfs | 12 mi |
| South Fork San Miguel River near OphirRiver gauge, South Fork San Miguel River | 68.4 cfs | High | −1.7 cfs | 14 mi |
| Uncompahgre River near OurayRiver gauge, Uncompahgre River | 113 cfs | Very high | +2.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Vallecito Creek near BayfieldRiver gauge, Vallecito Creek | 385 cfs | Very high | −35.0 cfs | 23 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 below Silverton today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PM MDT, the water level was 3.26 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Animas River below Silverton rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Animas River below Silverton normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Animas River below Silverton?
The highest level on record is 5.53 ft on June 12, 2019.
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:09359020(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.78833, -107.66822(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 | 3.26 ft | 2026-10-18 04:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 369 cfs | 2026-10-18 04:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 41 °F | 2026-10-18 04:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Animas River below Silverton (usgs:09359020). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/colorado/animas-river-below-silverton
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