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SwedenSan Juan River at Farmington water level
River gauge, San Juan River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,440 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.96 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:35 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The San Juan River at Farmington is at 2.49 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.01 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft.
It has dropped 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.96 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.47 ft and 3.28 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 53 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.80 ftSeptember 28, 1935
- Forecast peak
- 5.96 ftFriday, October 23 at 06:00 PM
Floating and fishing near San Juan River at Farmington
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.50 ft, 6.01 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
- The current extent of flooding along the San Juan River in New Mexico has not been observed since before the completion of Navajo Dam in 1962. In the Farmington vicinity, backwater flooding on the Animas River at and above the confluence with the San Juan River is the major concern. See flood bulletins pertaining to the Animas River. Downriver through Shiprock, mostly low lying and agricultural areas are subject to inundation.
- 8.50 ft
- Overbank flow is occurring from just below the confluence of the Animas and San Juan Rivers at Farmington, and continuing downriver through Shiprock. At this water level, the fast flow can result in river bank erosion but otherwise minor flood damage.
- 2.49 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.80 ft | September 28, 1935 |
| 2 | 11.70 ft | May 13, 1941 |
| 3 | 11.30 ft | July 27, 1957 |
| 4 | 8.08 ft | May 22, 2005 |
| 5 | 7.82 ft | June 18, 1995 |
| 6 | 7.77 ft | June 2, 1997 |
| 7 | 7.61 ft | June 10, 1985 |
| 8 | 7.59 ft | June 30, 1998 |
| 9 | 7.40 ft | October 14, 1941 |
| 10 | 7.35 ft | June 3, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
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 | 5.42 ft | No reference yet | −0.09 ft | 85 mi |
| San Juan River at Pagosa SpringsRiver gauge, San Juan River | 5.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 77 mi |
| San Juan River near CarracasRiver gauge, San Juan River | 601 cfs | High | −25.0 cfs | 54 mi |
| San Juan River near ArchuletaRiver gauge, San Juan River | 3.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 30 mi |
| San Juan River at BloomfieldRiver gauge, San Juan River | 177 cfs | Very low | +4.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| San Juan River at Bolack Ranch Bridge near FarmingtonRiver gauge, San Juan River | 8.40 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 4.3 mi |
| San Juan River at ShiprockRiver gauge, San Juan River | 8.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 26 mi |
| San Juan River at Four CornersRiver gauge, San Juan River | 1,450 cfs | Normal | −150.0 cfs | 48 mi |
| San Juan River near BluffRiver gauge, San Juan River | 7.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 95 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animas River at FarmingtonRiver gauge, Animas River | 5.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 1.3 mi |
| La Plata River near FarmingtonRiver gauge, La Plata River | 9.2 cfs | Normal | −4.2 cfs | 1.7 mi |
| Animas River below AztecRiver gauge, Animas River | 1,140 cfs | Very high | −50.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| La Plata River at La PlataRiver gauge, La Plata River | 6.2 cfs | High | −3.2 cfs | 15 mi |
| Animas River near Cedar HillRiver gauge, Animas River | 5.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 29 mi |
| Mancos River near TowaocRiver gauge, Mancos River | 4.4 cfs | Low | −4.0 cfs | 35 mi |
| Lake Nighthorse and Ridges BasinLake | 6,880.28 ft | Normal | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the San Juan River at Farmington?
The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The level is currently 6.01 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 Farmington today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.49 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is San Juan River at Farmington rising or falling?
Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of San Juan River at Farmington 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 Farmington?
The highest level on record is 11.80 ft on September 28, 1935.
Is San Juan River at Farmington expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.96 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09365000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.72302, -108.22559(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 2.49 ft | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,440 cfs | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: San Juan River at Farmington (usgs:09365000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/san-juan-river-at-farmington
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