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 to 7 PM MDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From 8 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 35 mph, with gusts around 45 mph. Gusts as high as 60 mph near the foothills of Boulder and Larimer Counties. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 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.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Segreganset River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Segreganset River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Segreganset River Near Dighton
USGS 01109070 |
85 cfs | 2.94 ft | 98.35 |
The river's name comes from the Native American word "segatkank," which means "black goose." Historically, the river was an important resource for the Wampanoag tribe and early European settlers who used it for transportation and food. Today, the river is primarily used for recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching. The river's hydrology has been impacted by the construction of the North Attleborough Reservoir and Dam and the Norton Reservoir, which provide drinking water for nearby towns. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural irrigation, with some farmers relying on its water to irrigate their crops.