Flood Warnings Stay Up Across New Mexico
The San Juan River at Shiprock is forecast to crest at 20.5 feet as water levels statewide remain elevated.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Current Conditions
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Flood Warnings remain in effect for many New Mexico rivers and waterways, including along the New Mexico and Colorado state line. The San Juan River at Shiprock measured 19.7 feet at about 3 a.m. and is forecast to crest at 20.5 feet.
Why it matters
The river has not yet crested, so residents near the San Juan River and along the state line face continued high water conditions. Forecasters expect levels to begin falling Monday and Tuesday, which would ease the threat if the forecast holds.
The San Juan River at Shiprock measured 19.7 feet at about 3 a.m. and is forecast to crest at 20.5 feet, just below its previous crest of 21.2 feet about 10 days earlier. Whether the forecast crest will be reached and how quickly levels will fall afterward has not been confirmed.
The players
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service is the federal agency that issues flood warnings, river forecasts, and weather advisories across the United States.
The details
Flood Warnings are in effect for many New Mexico rivers and waterways and along the New Mexico and Colorado state line. Temperatures were in the 30s and 40s statewide Monday morning and are forecast to reach the 50s and 60s in the afternoon.
Timeline
About 3 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2026: San Juan River at Shiprock measured 19.7 feet.
About 8 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2026: San Juan River at Shiprock forecast to crest at 20.5 feet.
Tuesday, November 4, 2026: Chance of rain and upper-elevation snow along the New Mexico/Colorado state line.
Friday into Saturday morning: Weak chance of rain showers in Southern New Mexico.
Seasonal Patterns
The forecast 20.5-foot crest would sit just below the 21.2-foot peak recorded about 10 days earlier on the San Juan River at Shiprock, extending a recent run of high water on that reach. The crest is set against a backdrop of cooling temperatures and passing weather systems that are expected to bring the river down by midweek.
Residents near the San Juan River and along the New Mexico/Colorado state line should stay alert to flood warnings while river levels remain high. Monitor official National Weather Service updates before traveling near rivers or waterways this week.
The takeaway
Water levels are forecast to fall after the crest, but a weak storm chance later in the week means conditions can still shift quickly. Checking flood warnings before heading near local waterways is the simplest way to stay informed.
What happens next
Water levels on the San Juan River at Shiprock are expected to start coming down Monday and Tuesday, and a chance of rain and upper-elevation snow is expected along the New Mexico/Colorado state line on Tuesday, November 4.
Further reading
For ongoing river and rainfall updates, see Current Conditions across New Mexico.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOAT 7.
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