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2026-04-16T21:00:00-06:00

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 241, 245, 246, 247 and 249. * TIMING...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 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.

CHICAMACOMICO RIVER

Last Updated: April 15, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Chicamacomico River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Chicamacomico 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 Chicamacomico River


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Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Chicamacomico River Near Salem
USGS 01490000 		4 cfs 0.51 ft 1.55
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The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by the surrounding coastal plain and the Atlantic Ocean. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Lake Mattamuskeet Dam and the Alligator River Bridge Dam, which provide flood control and agricultural irrigation. The Chicamacomico River has a rich history, having been home to Native American settlements, Spanish explorers, and European settlers. Today, the river is utilized for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking, and is also an important source of irrigation for local agriculture.