San Juan River near Bluff, UT
Is San Juan River near Bluff, UT flooding right now?
San Juan River near Bluff, UT measured 5.72 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 17.3 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.72 ft
Streamflow
538 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 32 ft on Sat, Sep 10, 1927.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 16.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 21.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 26.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32 ft | 1927-09-10 |
| 27.8 ft | 1929-08-12 |
| 26.62 ft | 1970-09-06 |
| 25.4 ft | 1941-10-14 |
| 21.4 ft | 1972-10-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chinle Creek at Mouth near Bluff, Utah | 9.2 mi | San Juan County |
| Chinle Creek near Mexican Water, AZ | 16.6 mi | Apache County |
| Laguna Creek at Dennehotso, AZ | 20.5 mi | Apache County |
| Montezuma Creek near Bluff, Utah | 30.7 mi | San Juan County |
| San Juan River below Piute Farms Wash near Monument Vly, UT | 32.3 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.