San Juan River at Shiprock, NM
Is San Juan River at Shiprock, NM flooding right now?
San Juan River at Shiprock, NM measured 7.28 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.2 ft below its 15.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.28 ft
Streamflow
512 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15.5 ft, with major flooding at 20.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.5 ft on Wed, May 25, 2005.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13.5 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15.5 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 20.5 ft | 13.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.5 ft | 2005-05-25 |
| 14.02 ft | 1995-06-19 |
| 13.81 ft | 2008-06-04 |
| 13.78 ft | 2003-09-11 |
| 13.7 ft | 1997-06-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chaco River near Shiprock, NM | 2.4 mi | San Juan County |
| Chaco River near Waterflow, NM | 6.2 mi | San Juan County |
| Hogback Canal near Waterflow, NM | 8.3 mi | San Juan County |
| San Juan River near Fruitland, NM | 15.7 mi | San Juan County |
| Mancos River near Towaoc, Co. | 17.6 mi | Montezuma 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.