2026-02-17T19:00:00-07:00
...CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TUESDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * 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
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Hardware River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Hardware River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville
USGS 02030000 |
232 cfs | 3.83 ft | -48.9 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Hardware River is a 23.3-mile-long (37.5 km) tributary of the James River in central Virginia in the United States. It is part of the watershed of Chesapeake Bay.
The Hardware River is formed by the confluence of its short north and south forks in southern Albemarle County and flows generally southeastwardly into southwestern Fluvanna County, where it joins the James River about 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Scottsville.