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
Languille River
was last observed at
447
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
887
acre-ft of water today; about 11%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
4,069 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-04-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at
26,600 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Languille River At Palestine
reporting a streamflow rate of 346 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Languille River, with a gauge stage of
18.25 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Languille River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 210 ft, the
Languille River Near Colt.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-02-13 |
| Discharge Volume | 887 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
447.0 cfs
+47.8 cfs (+11.97%) |
| Percent of Normal | 10.99% |
| Maximum |
26,600.0 cfs
2025-04-07 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Languille River Near Colt
USGS 07047942 |
101 cfs | 6.53 ft | 70.61 | |||||
|
Languille River At Palestine
USGS 07047950 |
346 cfs | 18.25 ft | 1.76 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It is part of the St. Lawrence River Basin and is a tributary of the Yamaska River. The river has played a significant role in the history of the region, with indigenous peoples using it for transportation and fishing. Today, it is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing and boating, and for agricultural purposes such as irrigation. Several reservoirs and dams have been built along the river, including the Gérard-Côté Reservoir and the Saint-Joachim Dam, which are used for hydroelectric power generation. The Languille River has also been the site of environmental restoration projects to improve water quality and protect the ecosystem.