San Juan River at Farmington, NM
Is San Juan River at Farmington, NM flooding right now?
San Juan River at Farmington, NM measured 2.09 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.4 ft below its 8.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.09 ft
Streamflow
896 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8.5 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.3 ft on Mon, Sep 6, 1909.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8.5 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.3 ft | 1909-09-06 |
| 11.8 ft | 1935-09-28 |
| 11.7 ft | 1941-05-13 |
| 11.3 ft | 1957-07-27 |
| 10.2 ft | 1927-06-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Animas River at Farmington, NM | 1.3 mi | San Juan County |
| La Plata River near Farmington, NM | 1.7 mi | San Juan County |
| San Juan River at Bolack Ranch Brdg near Farmington NM | 4.3 mi | San Juan County |
| Ojo Amarillo Canyon at Niip near Fruitland, NM | 6.6 mi | San Juan County |
| Gallegos Canyon at Niip near Farmington, NM | 6.8 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.