2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 245, 246 and 247. * TIMING...Thursday afternoon. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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
Middle Tyger River
was last observed at
24
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
48
acre-ft of water today; about 23%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
108 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-01-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at
4,084 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Middle Tyger River Near Gramling
reporting a streamflow rate of 24.4 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Middle Tyger River, with a gauge stage of
6.99 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Middle Tyger River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 866 ft, the
Middle Tyger River Near Gramling.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 48 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
24.4 cfs
0.0 cfs (0.0%) |
| Percent of Normal | 22.68% |
| Maximum |
4,084.0 cfs
2024-01-10 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Middle Tyger River Near Gramling
USGS 02157470 |
24 cfs | 6.99 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Middle Tyger River Near Lyman
USGS 02157510 |
17 cfs | 1.9 ft | -4.95 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It has played an important role in the region's history, serving as a major transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. The river is fed by several smaller streams and has two major reservoirs, Lake Bowen and Lake Blalock, which were constructed for flood control and to provide drinking water to nearby communities. The river's hydrology is influenced by seasonal rainfall patterns and the topography of the surrounding landscape. The Middle Tyger River is a popular destination for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and swimming, and is also used for agricultural purposes, including irrigation and livestock watering.