Mora River at La Cueva
Observed Wed, Sep 30, 10:15 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Record crest
- 16.00 ft1904
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 14.00 ftThe greatest flood since at least 1913 is in progress near and downstream from La Cueva. Backwater flooding may result in water flowing onto state road 442 near its intersection with highway 518 at La Cueva, halting traffic. Nearby and downstream private river crossings may become unsafe or impassable due to high water although public bridges may remain passable. Significant inundation of pasture and range land persists.
- 11.00 ftPasture and range land both upstream and downstream from the La Cueva river gaging site is becoming further inundated as the river has overtopped its natural banks. Water is still passing under the state highway 518 bridge at La Cueva but smaller private bridge crossings downstream may be overtopped by high water. Irrigation systems may also be damaged.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| 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 28, 2026.
Crest history
17 crests on NOAA’s list since 1904.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 29, 1904 | 16.00 ft |
| 2 | June 16, 1963 | 8.33 ft |
| 3 | June 17, 1965 | 8.22 ft |
| 4 | September 13, 2013 | 8.08 ft |
| 5 | August 1, 2010 | 7.92 ft |
| 6 | June 17, 2015 | 7.63 ft |
| 7 | August 1, 1951 | 7.18 ft |
| 8 | July 11, 1955 | 7.07 ft |
| 9 | June 7, 2014 | 6.61 ft |
| 10 | July 23, 1978 | 6.58 ft |
| 11 | June 24, 1979 | 6.56 ft |
| 12 | May 19, 1994 | 5.89 ft |
| 13 | June 19, 1995 | 5.83 ft |
| 14 | April 30, 1999 | 5.56 ft |
| 15 | May 22, 1991 | 5.40 ft |
| 16 | July 15, 2008 | 4.65 ft |
| 17 | August 5, 2004 | 4.40 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 17, 2015: 7.63 ft
- June 7, 2014: 6.61 ft
- September 13, 2013: 8.08 ft
- August 1, 2010: 7.92 ft
- July 15, 2008: 4.65 ft
- August 5, 2004: 4.40 ft
- April 30, 1999: 5.56 ft
- June 19, 1995: 5.83 ft
- May 19, 1994: 5.89 ft
- May 22, 1991: 5.40 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.