2025-12-22T17:00:00-07:00
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE AGAIN MONDAY... .Near record temperatures on Monday, combined with another period of gusty westerly winds across the Front Range foothills will lead to elevated to critical fire weather conditions, especially from the Boulder county foothills south into South Park and the Palmer Divide. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 239 and 241. * TIMING...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
Blanco River
was last observed at
14
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
27
acre-ft of water today; about 88%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
16 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-06-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at
1,222 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Blanco Rv At Wimberley
reporting a streamflow rate of 6.91 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Blanco Rv At San Marcos
with a gauge stage of 5.82 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Blanco River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 916 ft, the
Blanco Rv At Fischer Store Rd Nr Fischer.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-21 |
| Discharge Volume | 27 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
13.79 cfs
-1.06 cfs (-7.14%) |
| Percent of Normal | 87.78% |
| Maximum |
1,222.0 cfs
2025-06-13 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blanco Rv At Fischer Store Rd Nr Fischer
USGS 08170950 |
2 cfs | 3.4 ft | -12.04 | |||||
|
Blanco Rv At Wimberley
USGS 08171000 |
7 cfs | 3.5 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Blanco Rv At Halifax Rch Nr Kyle
USGS 08171290 |
5 cfs | 0.84 ft | -13.76 | |||||
|
Blanco Rv Nr Kyle
USGS 08171300 |
0 cfs | 2.96 ft | None | |||||
|
Blanco Rv At San Marcos
USGS 08171350 |
0 cfs | 5.82 ft | None |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It is known for its crystal-clear waters and is a popular spot for recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, and fishing. The river is named after the Spanish word for "white," as the limestone riverbed gives the water a milky appearance. The river also has a rich history, as it was once used by Native Americans and early settlers as a source of water and transportation. In terms of hydrology, the Blanco River is known for its flash flooding, which can be dangerous for those in the area. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Blanco and Wimberley Dams, which are used for agricultural purposes and to control flooding.