2026-02-16T18:00:00-07:00
...PROLONGED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EARLY TO MID NEXT WEEK... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and much stronger winds early next week will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions Monday and Tuesday, possibly lasting into Wednesday. There is potential for extreme fire weather conditions on Tuesday as widespread strong and gusty winds to around 60 mph are expected. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 240, 241, 244, 245, 246, 247 and 249. * TIMING...For the first Fire Weather Watch, from late Monday morning through Monday afternoon. For the second Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph on Monday. On Tuesday, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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. There is potential for extreme fire weather conditions on Tuesday.
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 456 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the East Nishnabotna River, with a gauge stage of
6.76 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.
15-Day Weather Outlook
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 | 3.07 ft | -1.38 | |||||
|
East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak
USGS 06809500 |
456 cfs | 6.76 ft | -11.97 |
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.