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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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
East Nishnabotna River
was last observed at
406
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
805
acre-ft of water today; about 165%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
246 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-06-26 when daily discharge volume was observed at
4,522 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak
reporting a streamflow rate of 332 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the East Nishnabotna River, with a gauge stage of
6.17 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the East Nishnabotna River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,109 ft, the
East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 805 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
406.0 cfs
-16.0 cfs (-3.79%) |
| Percent of Normal | 164.94% |
| Maximum |
4,522.0 cfs
2025-06-26 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic
USGS 06809210 |
143 cfs | 2.92 ft | -1.38 | |||||
|
East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak
USGS 06809500 |
332 cfs | 6.17 ft | 2.47 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It flows for approximately 70 miles, beginning in Audubon County and ending at its confluence with the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County. The river was historically used for transportation and trade in the region. It is now primarily used for agriculture, with irrigation systems drawing water from the river. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Lake Anita Dam and the Lake Icaria Dam. These reservoirs provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The East Nishnabotna River is also home to several species of fish, including catfish, bass, and crappie.