2025-12-20T00:00:00-07:00
...THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR IN AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE FOOTHILLS, BETWEEN 5500 AND 9000 FEET, FOR BOULDER AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES ON FRIDAY... Strong west winds, sustained 45-55 mph with gusts upwards of 85- 105 mph, are expected in the foothills of Larimer, Boulder and Jefferson Counties beginning early Friday morning. Relative humidity values are expected to drop into the low teens, possibly upper single digits. While Red Flag conditions, critical fire weather, are expected across a larger area in northern Colorado, the most extreme conditions are expected to be along Highway 93 from Jefferson County into Boulder County and along US-36 north of Boulder to the Larimer County line and westward. There will be a high potential for fast moving wildfires, should any new starts occur. Winds toward I-25 and eastward will be slower to develop, and also speeds will be considerably lighter. That said, gusts of 25- 40 mph are still expected to combine with very low humidity and cured grasses to support critical fire weather conditions. Such conditions may be a longer duration than usual, with potential for low humidity to extend well into the evening hours. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 240, 241, 242 and 243. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to midnight MST tonight. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible west of I-25, and gusts to 40 mph possible along and east of I- 25. * 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
Total streamflow across the
Pigeon River
was last observed at
1,018
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,019
acre-ft of water today; about 30%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,443 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-08-18 when daily discharge volume was observed at
77,620 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Pigeon River Near Hepco
reporting a streamflow rate of 370 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Pigeon R Bl Power Plant Nr Waterville
with a gauge stage of 7.09 ft.
This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Pigeon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,584 ft, the
Pigeon River Near Canton.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-19 |
| Discharge Volume | 2,019 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
1,018.0 cfs
-586.0 cfs (-36.53%) |
| Percent of Normal | 29.57% |
| Maximum |
77,620.0 cfs
2021-08-18 |
| Seasonal Avg | 3,443 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pigeon River Near Canton
USGS 03456991 |
141 cfs | 1.6 ft | -15.57 | |||||
|
Pigeon River Near Hepco
USGS 03459500 |
370 cfs | 2.22 ft | 3.93 | |||||
|
Pigeon R Bl Power Plant Nr Waterville
USGS 03460795 |
184 cfs | 7.09 ft | 8.88 | |||||
|
Pigeon River At Newport
USGS 03461500 |
323 cfs | 2.87 ft | -64.58 | |||||
|
Pigeon R At Sturgeon Valley Rd Near Vanderbilt
USGS 04128990 |
81 cfs | 2.38 ft | 19.59 | |||||
|
Pigeon River Near Scott
USGS 04099750 |
270 cfs | 3.16 ft | -14.56 | |||||
|
Pigeon River At Middle Falls Nr Grand Portage Mn
USGS 04010500 |
141 cfs | 2.3 ft | 14.63 | |||||
|
Pigeon R Near Caseville
USGS 04159010 |
64 cfs | 4.61 ft |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Pigeon River forms part of the Canada–United States border between the state of Minnesota and the province of Ontario, west of Lake Superior. In pre-industrial times the river was a waterway of great importance for transportation and the fur trade.