* WHAT...Prolonged sub-freezing temperatures dropping down into the 18 to 24 degree range. * WHERE...All of the Front Range Urban Corridor and northeast plains of Colorado. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...If not drained or protected, damage to above ground irrigation lines will be likely. A hard freeze could kill sensitive vegetation and damage fruit trees.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Cashie River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Cashie River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 1 streamgages of the Cashie River
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Cashie River At Sr1257 Near Windsor
USGS 0208111310 |
18 cfs | 4.28 ft | -11.52 |
Historically, the river served as an important transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. Today, the river is largely used for agricultural purposes, with crops like tobacco and corn being grown on its banks. Additionally, there are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Cashie Dam and the Millpond Dam, which provide water for irrigation and recreational activities like fishing and boating. Despite its importance to the local economy, the Cashie River has faced challenges in recent years, including pollution and drought, which have impacted both its ecological and economic health.