2025-12-20T00:00:00-07:00
...THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR IN AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE FOOTHILLS, BETWEEN 5500 AND 9000 FEET, FOR BOULDER AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES ON FRIDAY... Strong west winds, sustained 45-55 mph with gusts upwards of 85- 105 mph, are expected in the foothills of Larimer, Boulder and Jefferson Counties beginning early Friday morning. Relative humidity values are expected to drop into the low teens, possibly upper single digits. While Red Flag conditions, critical fire weather, are expected across a larger area in northern Colorado, the most extreme conditions are expected to be along Highway 93 from Jefferson County into Boulder County and along US-36 north of Boulder to the Larimer County line and westward. There will be a high potential for fast moving wildfires, should any new starts occur. Winds toward I-25 and eastward will be slower to develop, and also speeds will be considerably lighter. That said, gusts of 25- 40 mph are still expected to combine with very low humidity and cured grasses to support critical fire weather conditions. Such conditions may be a longer duration than usual, with potential for low humidity to extend well into the evening hours. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 240, 241, 242 and 243. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to midnight MST tonight. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible west of I-25, and gusts to 40 mph possible along and east of I- 25. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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
Buckhannon River
was last observed at
845
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,676
acre-ft of water today; about 91%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
925 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-02-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at
11,680 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Buckhannon River At Hall
reporting a streamflow rate of 577 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Buckhannon River At Alton
with a gauge stage of 6.02 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Buckhannon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,785 ft, the
Buckhannon River At Alton.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-19 |
| Discharge Volume | 1,676 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
845.0 cfs
+326.0 cfs (+62.81%) |
| Percent of Normal | 91.36% |
| Maximum |
11,680.0 cfs
2025-02-01 |
| Seasonal Avg | 925 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Buckhannon River At Alton
USGS 03052120 |
268 cfs | 6.02 ft | 78.67 | |||||
|
Buckhannon River At Hall
USGS 03053500 |
577 cfs | 5.41 ft | 56.37 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Buckhannon River is a 45.4-mile-long (73.1 km) tributary of the Tygart Valley River in north-central West Virginia, USA. Via the Tygart Valley, Monongahela and Ohio rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River, draining an area of 309 square miles (800 km2) on the unglaciated portion of the Allegheny Plateau. It provides drinking water for much of Upshur County.