2025-12-20T00:00:00-07:00
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FRIDAY... Critical fire weather conditions over the northeast plains will gradually ease into this evening. Strong winds will redevelop in the foothills overnight, with high winds spreading slowly east across the nearby adjacent plains west of I-25 through the afternoon. Extremely high wind gusts of 85-100 mph combined with humidities dropping into the 10-20 percent range will create 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. Areas farther east into eastern Adams, Arapahoe, Elbert, and Lincoln counties have more uncertainty if those winds even develop, so those locations remain under a Fire Weather Watch. Such conditions may be a longer duration than usual, with potential for low humidity to extend well into the evening hours. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Friday to midnight MST Friday night. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241 and 243. * TIMING...From 10 AM Friday to midnight MST Friday night. * WINDS...West 20 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 80 mph or more immediately next to the foothills. Gusts closer to 40 mph along and east of I-25. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a fast moving wildfire.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
Clinch River
was last observed at
1,770
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3,511
acre-ft of water today; about 23%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
7,838 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-02-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at
137,300 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Clinch River Near Looneys Gap
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,750 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Clinch River, with a gauge stage of
3.65 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Clinch River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,510 ft, the
Clinch River At Cleveland.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-18 |
| Discharge Volume | 3,511 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
1,770.0 cfs
-76.0 cfs (-4.12%) |
| Percent of Normal | 22.58% |
| Maximum |
137,300.0 cfs
2020-02-07 |
| Seasonal Avg | 7,838 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Clinch River At Cleveland
USGS 03524000 |
299 cfs | 2.1 ft | -7.43 | |||||
|
Clinch River At Speers Ferry
USGS 03527000 |
675 cfs | 3.48 ft | 6.97 | |||||
|
Clinch River Near Looneys Gap
USGS 03527220 |
1750 cfs | 3.65 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Clinch River Above Tazewell
USGS 03528000 |
796 cfs | 1.68 ft | -10.76 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Clinch River rises near Tazewell, Virginia, and flows southwest for more than 300 miles (480 km) through the Great Appalachian Valley, gathering various tributaries, including the Powell River, before joining the Tennessee River in Kingston, Tennessee.