Fire Weather Watch
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.


Reedy River River Levels

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

The Reedy River flows through the upstate of South Carolina and has a rich history dating back to the early 1700s when it was used for transportation and power for mills.


Summary

Total streamflow across the Reedy River was last observed at 118 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 233 acre-ft of water today; about 37% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 318 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-05-21 when daily discharge volume was observed at 8,914 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Reedy River Above Fork Shoals reporting a streamflow rate of 88.8 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Reedy River, with a gauge stage of 4.31 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Reedy River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 811 ft, the Reedy River Near Greenville.

River Details

Last Updated 2025-12-18
Discharge Volume 233 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 117.7 cfs
-2.7 cfs (-2.24%)
Percent of Normal 37.05%
Maximum 8,914.0 cfs
2020-05-21
Seasonal Avg 318 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Reedy River Near Greenville
USGS 02164000
29 cfs 0.71 ft 6.64
Reedy River Above Fork Shoals
USGS 02164110
89 cfs 4.31 ft -4.82
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Reedy River is a tributary of the Saluda River, about 65 miles (105 km) long, in northwestern South Carolina in the United States. Via the Saluda and Congaree Rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Santee River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.