Mora River near Golondrinas
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 8:00 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 5.50 ft
- Record crest
- 8.70 ft1952
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 5.50 ft |
| Action | 5.50 ft |
- 11.50 ftGreatest flooding since at least 1913 is now occurring. Bridges and nearby roads are inundated and likely impassable.
- 7.00 ftPasture and range land continues to become inundated. Privately built river crossings may become unsafe due to the high water levels and fast flow.
- 5.50 ftWater has overflowed its natural banks and is inundating low lying areas. The inundated areas are mostly pasture and range land. No structures are yet threatened.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
12 crests on NOAA’s list since 1942.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 22, 1952 | 8.70 ft |
| 2 | September 1, 1953 | 6.10 ft |
| 3 | May 19, 1994 | 5.82 ft |
| 4 | April 23, 1942 | 5.35 ft |
| 5 | July 1, 1969 | 4.85 ft |
| 6 | August 10, 1979 | 4.75 ft |
| 7 | June 15, 1965 | 4.44 ft |
| 8 | June 18, 1949 | 4.42 ft |
| 9 | September 12, 2009 | 4.37 ft |
| 10 | August 18, 1961 | 4.30 ft |
| 11 | April 30, 1999 | 4.16 ft |
| 12 | June 19, 1995 | 3.94 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 12, 2009: 4.37 ft
- April 30, 1999: 4.16 ft
- June 19, 1995: 3.94 ft
- May 19, 1994: 5.82 ft
- August 10, 1979: 4.75 ft
- July 1, 1969: 4.85 ft
- June 15, 1965: 4.44 ft
- August 18, 1961: 4.30 ft
- September 1, 1953: 6.10 ft
- August 22, 1952: 8.70 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Arkansas-Red Basin RFC. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 18 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.