JACKSON RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 12, 2025

Cold Weather Advisory
2025-02-13T08:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of -15F to -25F expected, except -5F to -15F in the immediate Denver metro area. * WHERE...The Front Range Foothills, I-25 Urban Corridor, and plains of northeast and east central Colorado. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in less than 30 minutes.


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Jackson River was last observed at 6,093 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 12,085 acre-ft of water today; about 285% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,139 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2013-05-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at 14,450 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Jackson River Bl Dunlap Creek At Covington reporting a streamflow rate of 3,180 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Jackson River Bl Gathright Dam Nr Hot Spgs with a gauge stage of 11.84 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Jackson River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,721 ft, the Jackson River Near Bacova.

The Jackson River, located in western Virginia, is a tributary of the James River and has a length of approximately 96 miles. The river is known for its rich history, with Native American artifacts and settlements dating back to prehistoric times. It has also been a source of power for mills and factories in the past. The river's hydrology is controlled by several dams, including the Gathright Dam, which forms the 2,500-acre Lake Moomaw, and the Back Creek Dam, which forms the 200-acre Back Creek Reservoir. These dams provide hydroelectric power and recreation opportunities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, mainly for irrigation and livestock watering. The Jackson River is a vital resource for the community and the environment, providing both economic and recreational benefits.

Last Updated 2025-02-12
Discharge Volume 12,085 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 6,093.0 cfs
-2285.0 cfs (-27.27%)
Percent of Normal 284.84%
Maximum 14,450.0 cfs
2013-05-08
Seasonal Avg 2,139 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Jackson River Near Bacova
USGS 02011400
413 cfs 4.9 ft -32.79
Jackson River Bl Gathright Dam Nr Hot Spgs
USGS 02011800
2500 cfs 11.84 ft 197.52
Jackson River Bl Dunlap Creek At Covington
USGS 02013100
3180 cfs 7.71 ft 10.67
History of the River

The Jackson River is a river of the southwestern South Island of New Zealand. It flows predominantly northeast, flowing into the Arawhata River close to the latter's outflow into Jackson Bay.

       

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