Is the San Juan River flooding?

Utah · 2 gauges · Utah river levels

The San Juan River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Utah. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the San Juan River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Utah river levels.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is San Juan River near Bluff, UT. The highest level ever recorded there was 32.00 ft on 10 September 1927, carrying 70,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (102 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.72 ft, 26.3 ft below that record.

Drains 23,000 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,046 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
San Juan River near Bluff, UTNo flooding5.72 ft23 ft
San Juan River below Piute Farms Wash near Monument Vly, UTNo current data
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.