San Juan River At Shiprock, Nm Realtime Data
SAN JUAN RIVER AT SHIPROCK, NM
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
543
Discharge (cfs)
7.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 543 cfs, and a gauge height of 7.31 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 541 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is impounded by the Navajo Dam upstream, which regulates the flow and causes a seasonal trend of higher flows in the spring and lower flows in the winter. The river serves as a vital water source for irrigation and recreation in the area. The area surrounding Shiprock is considered sacred by the Navajo Nation and is a popular destination for photographers and hikers due to its unique geological formations. The hydrology of the San Juan River at Shiprock is affected by the region's arid climate, with occasional flash floods causing sudden increases in flow.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 4,894.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 7.31 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 543.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 23.3 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 68% |
| Year Over Year Average | 804 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 13,800 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.78, -108.69 |
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