Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Major flooding is occurring along the lower Animas River. Water levels are approaching those experienced during the great flood of October 1911.
12 ft
The riverwalk area in Farmington is flooded and should be avoided. Water levels have not been this high since the flood of 1927.
10 ft
Portions of the riverwalk in Farmington are flooded. Local overbank flooding is occurring along the lower Animas River.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 1911 | 16.5 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1927 | 14.3 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| May 13, 1941 | 11 ft | 12,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ARFN5
River
Animas River
County
San Juan, NM
Coordinates
36.7225°N, 108.2019°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Animas River at Farmington?
The Animas River at Farmington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09364500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Animas River at Farmington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Animas River at Farmington is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Animas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Animas River at Farmington to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Animas River at Farmington gauge located?
The gauge is located in San Juan County, New Mexico at coordinates 36.7225°N, 108.2019°W. USGS site number: 09364500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 10 days into the future from the forecast issuance time.