...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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Elevenpoint River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Elevenpoint River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Elevenpoint River Near Ravenden Springs
USGS 07072000 |
545 cfs | 2.94 ft | 0 |
It is named for the eleven "points" or meanders in the river's course. The river has a rich history, with evidence of Native American settlements dating back 10,000 years. In the 1800s, the river was used for logging and transportation of goods. Today, it is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and camping. The river is also a source of irrigation for agricultural purposes. The river's hydrology is influenced by several dams, including the Thomasville Dam, the Greer Spring Dam, and the Eleven Point National Wild and Scenic River Dam. These dams have helped to regulate the river's flow and provide water for various uses.