2025-12-20T00:00:00-07:00
...THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR IN AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE FOOTHILLS, BETWEEN 5500 AND 9000 FEET, FOR BOULDER AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES ON FRIDAY... Strong west winds, sustained 45-55 mph with gusts upwards of 85- 105 mph, are expected in the foothills of Larimer, Boulder and Jefferson Counties beginning early Friday morning. Relative humidity values are expected to drop into the low teens, possibly upper single digits. While Red Flag conditions, critical fire weather, are expected across a larger area in northern Colorado, the most extreme conditions are expected to be along Highway 93 from Jefferson County into Boulder County and along US-36 north of Boulder to the Larimer County line and westward. There will be a high 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. Such conditions may be a longer duration than usual, with potential for low humidity to extend well into the evening hours. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 240, 241, 242 and 243. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to midnight MST tonight. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible west of I-25, and gusts to 40 mph possible along and east of I- 25. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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
Guadalupe River
was last observed at
2,516
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
4,991
acre-ft of water today; about 85%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,947 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-01-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at
74,197 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Guadalupe Rv Nr Tivoli
reporting a streamflow rate of 472 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Guadalupe Rv At Fm 1117 Nr Seguin
with a gauge stage of 11.53 ft.
This river is monitored from 18 different streamgauging stations along the Guadalupe River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,725 ft, the
Guadalupe Rv At Hunt.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-19 |
| Discharge Volume | 4,991 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
2,516.1 cfs
-245.7 cfs (-8.9%) |
| Percent of Normal | 85.37% |
| Maximum |
74,197.0 cfs
2024-01-27 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guadalupe Rv At Hunt
USGS 08165500 |
33 cfs | 7.73 ft | 3.13 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv Abv Bear Ck At Kerrville
USGS 08166140 |
39 cfs | 2.84 ft | -2.49 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv At Kerrville
USGS 08166200 |
35 cfs | 1.27 ft | -15.12 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv Nr Center Point
USGS 08166250 |
46 cfs | 4.39 ft | -5.69 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv At Comfort
USGS 08167000 |
53 cfs | 2.92 ft | 7.69 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv Nr Spring Branch
USGS 08167500 |
42 cfs | 2.03 ft | -6.62 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv At Sattler
USGS 08167800 |
61 cfs | 4.19 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv Abv Comal Rv At New Braunfels
USGS 08168500 |
98 cfs | 1.82 ft | -5.77 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv At Fm 1117 Nr Seguin
USGS 08169792 |
121 cfs | 11.53 ft | -12.32 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv At Cr 143 Nr Gonzales
USGS 08169845 |
119 cfs | 5.29 ft | 3.48 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv At Gonzales
USGS 08173900 |
218 cfs | 11.03 ft | 3.32 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv At Hwy 183 Nr Hochheim
USGS 08174700 |
180 cfs | 5.68 ft | 1.69 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv At Cuero
USGS 08175800 |
207 cfs | 6.74 ft | -2.36 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv At Victoria
USGS 08176500 |
194 cfs | 4.52 ft | -4.43 | |||||
|
Guadalupe R Abv Hwy 101 A San Jose Ca
USGS 11169025 |
34 cfs | 5.24 ft | 5.02 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv Nr Bloomington
USGS 08177520 |
257 cfs | 8.42 ft | -1.91 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv At Sh 35 Nr Tivoli
USGS 08188810 |
307 cfs | 10.5 ft | -34.96 | |||||
|
Guadalupe Rv Nr Tivoli
USGS 08188800 |
472 cfs | 2.2 ft | -14.18 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The river was named by Spanish explorers who discovered the area on the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The hydrology of the river is influenced by both natural factors, such as rainfall and evaporation, and human factors, such as water usage and dam management. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including Canyon Lake, Lake McQueeney, and Lake Placid. These structures are used for flood control, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation. The Guadalupe River is a popular recreational destination for fishing, swimming, and tubing, and also supports agricultural uses such as irrigation for crops like rice and sugarcane. The river is an important ecological resource, providing habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species.