Animas River at Farmington, NM
Is Animas River at Farmington, NM flooding right now?
Animas River at Farmington, NM measured 3.67 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.67 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.5 ft on Fri, Oct 6, 1911.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 10.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.5 ft | 1911-10-06 |
| 14.3 ft | 1927-06-29 |
| 11 ft | 1941-05-14 |
| 10.7 ft | 1947-08-22 |
| 10.7 ft | 1949-06-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan River at Farmington, NM | 1.3 mi | San Juan County |
| La Plata River near Farmington, NM | 2.9 mi | San Juan County |
| San Juan River at Bolack Ranch Brdg near Farmington NM | 3.0 mi | San Juan County |
| Gallegos Canyon at Niip near Farmington, NM | 5.6 mi | San Juan County |
| Animas River at Penny Lane near Flora Vista, NM | 6.9 mi | San Juan County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.