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2026-04-23T00:00:00-06:00

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 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.

MOORMANS RIVER

Last Updated: April 20, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Moormans River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Moormans River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

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Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Moormans River Near Free Union
USGS 02032250 		24 cfs 3.21 ft 19
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It is a tributary of the Rivanna River, which in turn flows into the James River. The river has a rich history and was used for transportation by Native Americans and early settlers. It was also a significant source of power for mills and factories in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Moormans River is fed by several smaller streams, including the Sugar Hollow Creek and the South Fork Moormans River. It has three main reservoirs: Sugar Hollow Reservoir, South Fork Reservoir, and Beaver Creek Reservoir. The river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. Agriculture is also an important use of the river and its surrounding land, with farms and vineyards dotting the landscape.