2025-12-20T00:00:00-07:00
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... Strong northwest winds will spread across the northeast plains after sunrise today, with gusts 45 to 65 mph creating critical fire weather conditions despite somewhat marginal humidity values near 20%. Early Friday, westerly downslope winds will bring strong gusts to the Front Range mountains and foothills, with potential for these to spread into wind-favored portions of the adjacent lower elevations. Peak gusts of 70-90 mph are increasing in likelihood for the windiest locations (considerably lower for areas along and east of I-25). With a warmer and drier air mass in place, humidity values in the teens look to extend into much of the foothills, and certainly across the lower elevations. Such conditions may be a longer duration than usual, with potential for low humidity to extend into the evening hours prior to the arrival of a front. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 215, 216, 241, 243, 245, 246 and 247. * TIMING...From Friday morning through late Friday evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 80 mph in and near the foothills. West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for areas roughly along and east of I-25. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 15%. * 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
Muddy River
was last observed at
42
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
82
acre-ft of water today; about 97%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
43 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-03-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at
1,535 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Muddy R Nr Moapa
reporting a streamflow rate of 41.5 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Muddy R Nr Glendale
with a gauge stage of 14.26 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Muddy River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,719 ft, the
Muddy R Nr Moapa.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-18 |
| Discharge Volume | 82 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
41.5 cfs
+0.5 cfs (+1.22%) |
| Percent of Normal | 96.85% |
| Maximum |
1,535.4 cfs
2023-03-16 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Muddy R Nr Moapa
USGS 09416000 |
42 cfs | 1.84 ft | 1.22 | |||||
|
Muddy R Nr Glendale
USGS 09419000 |
39 cfs | 14.26 ft | -1.5 | |||||
|
Muddy R At Lewis Avenue At Overton
USGS 09419507 |
39 cfs | 4.66 ft |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The river has a long history of being used for various purposes, including mills, factories, and farms. The hydrology of the river has been significantly altered by the construction of several dams and reservoirs, including the Upper and Lower Mystic Lakes, which provide drinking water to the Boston area. In addition, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking, and is home to several species of fish and wildlife. Agriculture is also a significant use of the Muddy River, with several farms located along its banks. Despite its historical significance, the Muddy River has faced environmental challenges, including pollution and water quality issues, which continue to be addressed by local and state authorities.