2026-02-17T19:00:00-07:00
...CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TUESDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Pedlar River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Pedlar River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pedlar River At Forest Road Near Buena Vista
USGS 02024915 |
55 cfs | 3.58 ft | -40.69 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Pedlar River is a 33.9-mile-long (54.6 km) tributary of the James River in west-central Virginia in the United States. Via the James River, it is part of the watershed of Chesapeake Bay.
The Pedlar River flows for its entire length in western Amherst County. It rises in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flows generally southwardly to its confluence with the James River about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Lynchburg.
Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary'S Wilderness Boundary
Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash