San Juan River at Pagosa Springs, CO
Is San Juan River at Pagosa Springs, CO flooding right now?
San Juan River at Pagosa Springs, CO measured 3.73 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.8 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.73 ft
Streamflow
22 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft, with major flooding at 12.6 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.8 ft on Thu, Oct 5, 1911.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.48 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.7 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 12.6 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.8 ft | 1911-10-05 |
| 13.5 ft | 1927-06-29 |
| 12.82 ft | 2025-10-14 |
| 12.66 ft | 2025-10-12 |
| 10.22 ft | 2019-06-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork San Juan River near Pagosa Springs, CO | 10.5 mi | Archuleta County |
| Ef San Juan River above Sand Creek, near Pagosa Springs, Co. | 12.7 mi | Archuleta County |
| W Fork San Juan River at W Fork Campgr near Pagosa Spr, CO | 13.9 mi | Mineral County |
| Wolf Creek at Wolf Creek Campgr near Pagosa Spr, CO | 13.9 mi | Mineral County |
| Windy Pass Creek near Pagosa Spr, Co. | 14.0 mi | Mineral 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.