Red Flag Warning
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.


Licking River River Levels

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

The Licking River is a 303-mile-long river that runs through Kentucky and Ohio, USA.


Summary

Total streamflow across the Licking River was last observed at 20,925 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 41,504 acre-ft of water today; about 117% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 17,930 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-04-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at 154,549 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Licking River At Mckinneysburg reporting a streamflow rate of 8,680 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Licking River, with a gauge stage of 14.77 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Licking River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 864 ft, the Licking River Below Mason Fork Nr Salyersville.

River Details

Last Updated 2025-12-19
Discharge Volume 41,504 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 20,924.8 cfs
+16142.5 cfs (+337.55%)
Percent of Normal 116.7%
Maximum 154,549.0 cfs
2025-04-07
Seasonal Avg 17,930 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Licking River Below Mason Fork Nr Salyersville
USGS 03248300
36 cfs 5.08 ft 18.15
Licking River Near Newark Oh
USGS 03146500
229 cfs 3.44 ft 33.14
Licking River At Blue Lick Springs
USGS 03250500
3980 cfs 12.03 ft 255.36
Licking River At Catawba
USGS 03253500
8000 cfs 11.7 ft 282.78
Licking River At Mckinneysburg
USGS 03251500
8680 cfs 14.77 ft 533.58
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Licking River is a partly navigable, 303-mile-long (488 km) tributary of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky in the United States. The river and its tributaries drain much of the region of northeastern Kentucky between the watersheds of the Kentucky River to the west and the Big Sandy River to the east. The North Fork Licking River, in Pendleton County, Kentucky is one of its tributaries.