2025-12-22T17:00:00-07:00
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER TODAY... .Near record temperatures today, combined with another period of gusty westerly winds in and near the Front Range foothills will lead to critical fire weather conditions, especially from the Boulder county foothills south into South Park and the Palmer Divide. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 239 and 241. * TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 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
Mojave River
was last observed at
127
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
252
acre-ft of water today; about 100%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
127 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-03-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at
3,730 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Mojave R A Lo Narrows Nr Victorville Ca
reporting a streamflow rate of 8.78 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Mojave River, with a gauge stage of
5.86 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Mojave River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,654 ft, the
Mojave R A Lo Narrows Nr Victorville Ca.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-16 |
| Discharge Volume | 252 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
127.1 cfs
None cfs (None%) |
| Percent of Normal | 100.0% |
| Maximum |
3,730.0 cfs
2023-03-16 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mojave R A Lo Narrows Nr Victorville Ca
USGS 10261500 |
9 cfs | 5.86 ft | -1.35 | |||||
|
Mojave R A Barstow Ca
USGS 10262500 |
0 cfs | 3.13 ft | None |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The river has been an important resource for indigenous people for thousands of years and played a significant role in the transportation of goods during the gold rush era. The river is fed by several springs and tributaries, including Deep Creek and Cedar Springs. The Mojave River Reservoir and the Jess Ranch Reservoir are two major dams on the river that provide water for irrigation and domestic use. The river supports agriculture in the Mojave Valley and provides recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking, and fishing. However, the river is facing a range of environmental threats, including groundwater depletion, pollution, and invasive species.