Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,060 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.58 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,020 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
Its flow is mainly provided by snowmelt and rainfall, and its major tributaries include the Animas and La Plata Rivers. The Navajo Dam, located upstream, affects the river's flow and water levels. The river experiences seasonal trends with low flows in the winter and higher flows in the summer due to snowmelt. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the San Juan River include its use for recreational activities such as fishing and rafting, and its significance to the Navajo Nation who use it for irrigation and cultural practices.
| Elevation | 5,665.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.58 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1060.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 7.5 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 142% |
| Year Over Year Average | 743 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,440 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.80, -107.70 |