Station Name: SAN JUAN RIVER AT FARMINGTON, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,246 feet / 1,599 meters

Nearest Address:
2601 Bisti Hwy
Farmington, NM 87401
San Juan County

GPS Coordinates: 36.72301667, -108.2255889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued September 12 at 3:24AM MDT until September 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 3:24 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area and Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood. In north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Far Northwest Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Northwest Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In northwest New Mexico, Northwest Plateau. In west central New Mexico, West Central Highlands and West Central Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM MDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are forecast today and this evening as a disturbance crosses. Stronger storms will be capable of producing torrential rainfall at rates over 1-2 inches per hour. Some locations are likely to receive over 2 inches of rain, and over 3 inches in a few spots. Recent burn scars, urban areas, canyons, arroyos, and other low lying areas have the greatest risk of flash flooding. Flood waters in arroyos may travel miles to reach your location, so stay out! - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 6:23AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 6:23 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 7:00 AM

At 622 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Dolores, or 45 miles southeast of Monticello, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Dolores, Lebanon, Arriola, Yellow Jacket, and Lewis. This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 491 in Colorado between mile markers 30 and 42. Colorado 145 near mile marker 8.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Flood Watch issued September 12 at 2:46AM MDT until September 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:46 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west-central Colorado, as well as portions of eastern Utah. Recent burn scars, including Deer Creek, Lee, Elk, South Rim, Turner Gulch, and Stoner Mesa, will be the most susceptible. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from strong thunderstorms may result in debris flows and flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 6:23AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 6:23 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 7:00 AM

At 622 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Dolores, or 45 miles southeast of Monticello, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Dolores, Lebanon, Arriola, Yellow Jacket, and Lewis. This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 491 in Colorado between mile markers 30 and 42. Colorado 145 near mile marker 8.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Flood Watch issued September 12 at 2:46AM MDT until September 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 2:46 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west-central Colorado, as well as portions of eastern Utah. Recent burn scars, including Deer Creek, Lee, Elk, South Rim, Turner Gulch, and Stoner Mesa, will be the most susceptible. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from strong thunderstorms may result in debris flows and flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.