RIVER GAUGE · ANIMAS RIVER
Animas River at Farmington
San Juan County, New Mexico
Water level4.44 ft
Flow204 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft6,705 cfs
Minor flood10 ft8,810 cfs
Moderate flood12 ft16,000 cfs
Major flood14 ft24,000 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on Animas River
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DownstreamSan Juan River at Farmington
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