River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LXHC2
In brief
The Arkansas River at La Junta, CO read 6.85 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.15 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LXHC2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.55 ft | 1999-05-02 |
| 2 | 14.20 ft | 1955-05-20 |
| 3 | 13.38 ft | 2015-06-12 |
| 4 | 12.90 ft | 1965-06-19 |
| 5 | 12.73 ft | 2023-06-24 |
| 6 | 12.66 ft | 2017-05-12 |
| 7 | 12.21 ft | 2013-09-17 |
| 8 | 12.12 ft | 1995-06-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Action Stage. The river is bankfull.
Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding.
Minor Flood. Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La Junta.
Moderate Flood. Local residential flooding is possible in La Junta.
Major Flood. Flooding in La Junta and nearby areas. Homes and businesses are flooded. Flooding is especially severe in North La Junta. Water possibly overtops levees at Las Animas.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Arkansas River at La Junta is at 6.85 ft, 3.15 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
The highest crest on record is 15.55 ft, on 1999-05-02.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LXHC2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07123000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.