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SwedenSan Juan River at Shiprock water level
River gauge, San Juan River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,670 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 11.69 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 05:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:22 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The San Juan River at Shiprock is at 8.73 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.77 ft below the flood stage of 15.50 ft.
It has dropped 0.21 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 11.69 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 05:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 8.73 ft and 9.40 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.50 ftMay 25, 2005
- Forecast peak
- 11.69 ftSaturday, October 24 at 05:00 AM
Floating and fishing near San Juan River at Shiprock
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 15.50 ft, 6.77 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.50 ft | May 25, 2005 |
| 2 | 14.02 ft | June 19, 1995 |
| 3 | 13.81 ft | June 4, 2008 |
| 4 | 13.78 ft | September 11, 2003 |
| 5 | 13.70 ft | June 3, 1997 |
| 6 | 13.54 ft | October 15, 2006 |
| 7 | 13.35 ft | September 12, 2002 |
| 8 | 13.07 ft | June 10, 2011 |
| 9 | 12.80 ft | August 6, 1999 |
| 10 | 10.45 ft | July 28, 1957 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.13 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the San Juan River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan River above Turkey Creek near Pagosa SpringsRiver gauge, San Juan River | 5.55 ft | No reference yet | −0.18 ft | 105 mi |
| San Juan River at Pagosa SpringsRiver gauge, San Juan River | 5.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 98 mi |
| San Juan River near CarracasRiver gauge, San Juan River | 658 cfs | High | −125.0 cfs | 77 mi |
| San Juan River near ArchuletaRiver gauge, San Juan River | 3.87 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 54 mi |
| San Juan River at BloomfieldRiver gauge, San Juan River | 173 cfs | Very low | −20.0 cfs | 39 mi |
| San Juan River at Bolack Ranch Bridge near FarmingtonRiver gauge, San Juan River | 8.39 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 30 mi |
| San Juan River at FarmingtonRiver gauge, San Juan River | 2.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 26 mi |
| San Juan River at Four CornersRiver gauge, San Juan River | 1,600 cfs | High | −170.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| San Juan River near BluffRiver gauge, San Juan River | 7.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 70 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mancos River near TowaocRiver gauge, Mancos River | 9.3 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 18 mi |
| La Plata River near FarmingtonRiver gauge, La Plata River | 13.4 cfs | High | −2.2 cfs | 24 mi |
| Animas River at FarmingtonRiver gauge, Animas River | 5.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 27 mi |
| La Plata River at La PlataRiver gauge, La Plata River | 10.3 cfs | Very high | −3.3 cfs | 30 mi |
| Animas River below AztecRiver gauge, Animas River | 1,250 cfs | Very high | −150.0 cfs | 37 mi |
| Mud Creek at State Highway 32, near CortezRiver gauge, Mud Creek | 1.5 cfs | Low | −0.3 cfs | 37 mi |
| McElmo Creek above Trail Canyon near CortezRiver gauge, McElmo Creek | 10.4 cfs | Very low | −0.9 cfs | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the San Juan River at Shiprock?
The official flood stage is 15.50 ft. The level is currently 6.77 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of San Juan River at Shiprock today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM MDT, the water level was 8.73 ft. Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is San Juan River at Shiprock rising or falling?
Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of San Juan River at Shiprock normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at San Juan River at Shiprock?
The highest level on record is 14.50 ft on May 25, 2005.
Is San Juan River at Shiprock expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 11.69 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 05:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09368000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.77667, -108.68306(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 8.73 ft | 2026-10-19 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,670 cfs | 2026-10-19 05:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: San Juan River at Shiprock (usgs:09368000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/san-juan-river-at-shiprock
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