2025-12-22T17:00:00-07:00
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER TODAY... .Near record temperatures today, combined with another period of gusty westerly winds in and near the Front Range foothills will lead to critical fire weather conditions, especially from the Boulder county foothills south into South Park and the Palmer Divide. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 239 and 241. * TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 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
Sabinal River
was last observed at
4
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
8
acre-ft of water today; about 154%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-07-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at
1,967 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Sabinal Rv Nr Sabinal
reporting a streamflow rate of 3.02 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Sabinal River, with a gauge stage of
4.71 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Sabinal River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,533 ft, the
Sabinal Rv Bl Mill Ck Nr Vanderpool.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-22 |
| Discharge Volume | 8 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
3.83 cfs
+0.32 cfs (+9.12%) |
| Percent of Normal | 154.44% |
| Maximum |
1,967.0 cfs
2025-07-16 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sabinal Rv Bl Mill Ck Nr Vanderpool
USGS 08197936 |
1 cfs | 0.3 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Sabinal Rv Nr Sabinal
USGS 08198000 |
3 cfs | 4.71 ft | 11.85 | |||||
|
Sabinal Rv At Sabinal
USGS 08198500 |
0 cfs | 2.81 ft | -33.33 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
Native Americans inhabited the area around the river for thousands of years before Spanish explorers arrived in the 16th century. The river has a low flow rate and is characterized by clear water, limestone bedrock, and large cypress trees. There are several reservoirs and dams on the river, including the Nueces River Dam and the Sabinal Canyon Dam. These reservoirs are used for flood control, agriculture, and recreation. The Sabinal River is a popular spot for kayaking, fishing, and swimming. The river is also an important source of water for irrigation and ranching in the surrounding area.