Flood Advisory for San Juan County, New Mexico

Ended at 11:45 PM MST.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque at 3:20 PM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The Weather Service's text

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New Mexico...

San Juan River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.

WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

WHERE...San Juan River at Farmington.

WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Overbank flow is occurring from just below the confluence of the Animas and San Juan Rivers at Farmington, and continuing downriver through Shiprock. At this water level, the fast flow can result in river bank erosion but otherwise minor flood damage.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM MST Sunday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2 feet tomorrow afternoon. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding or the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/abq.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM MST.