2025-12-22T17:00:00-07:00
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER TODAY... .Near record temperatures today, combined with another period of gusty westerly winds in and near the Front Range foothills will lead 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 Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 239 and 241. * TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 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
Comal River
was last observed at
139
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
276
acre-ft of water today; about 81%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
172 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-07-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at
1,608 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Comal Rv At New Braunfels
reporting a streamflow rate of 68.1 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Comal River, with a gauge stage of
3.32 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Comal River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 625 ft, the
Comal Rv (Nc) Nr Landa Lk.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-22 |
| Discharge Volume | 276 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
139.2 cfs
-6.8 cfs (-4.66%) |
| Percent of Normal | 81.02% |
| Maximum |
1,608.0 cfs
2025-07-07 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Comal Rv (Nc) Nr Landa Lk
USGS 08168932 |
21 cfs | 0.05 ft | -23.99 | |||||
|
Comal Rv (Oc) Nr Landa Lk
USGS 08168913 |
51 cfs | 1.72 ft | 2.64 | |||||
|
Comal Rv At New Braunfels
USGS 08169000 |
68 cfs | 3.32 ft | -2.3 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It is a popular destination for tubing, swimming, and kayaking, and is known for its crystal-clear water and picturesque surroundings. Historically, the river was used by Native Americans for fishing and hunting, and later by German settlers for agriculture and transportation. The river is fed by natural springs and is protected by various environmental conservation programs. There are two dams on the Comal River, including the Comal Springs Dam and the Lake Dunlap Dam. These dams were constructed for flood control and to create reservoirs for water storage. The river is also used for irrigation purposes for nearby farmland.