* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Castle Rock, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Mount Hope River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Mount Hope River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Mount Hope River Near Warrenville
USGS 01121000 |
217 cfs | 3.25 ft | -43.64 |
It is approximately 15 miles long and has a drainage area of 44 square miles. The river's name is derived from the nearby Mount Hope Cemetery. The river is a significant water source for the town of Mansfield and its surrounding areas. It is also a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking. The Mansfield Dam, built in 1926, is one of the main dams on the river and creates the Mansfield Hollow Lake, which is used for boating and fishing. The Coventry Lake Dam is another important dam on the river, which creates the Coventry Lake, a popular recreational area. The river is also used for agriculture, specifically for irrigation purposes.