2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect Thursday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 245, 246 and 247. * TIMING...Thursday afternoon. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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
Solomon River
was last observed at
138
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
274
acre-ft of water today; about 107%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
129 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-09-12 when daily discharge volume was observed at
6,099 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Solomon R At Niles
reporting a streamflow rate of 74.5 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Solomon R Nr Glen Elder
with a gauge stage of 7.39 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Solomon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,386 ft, the
Solomon R Nr Glen Elder.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-03 |
| Discharge Volume | 274 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
138.1 cfs
-0.7 cfs (-0.5%) |
| Percent of Normal | 106.7% |
| Maximum |
6,099.4 cfs
2025-09-12 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Solomon R Nr Glen Elder
USGS 06875900 |
14 cfs | 7.39 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Solomon R At Beloit
USGS 06876000 |
16 cfs | 2.66 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Solomon R Nr Minneapolis
USGS 06876440 |
34 cfs | 2.19 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Solomon R At Niles
USGS 06876900 |
75 cfs | 4.01 ft | -0.93 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The river is named after Solomon Warner, an early settler in the area. The Solomon River originates in the north-central part of the state and flows south into the Smoky Hill River. The river's watershed is mainly agricultural and covers an area of 3,390 square miles. There are several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Webster Reservoir and Kirwin Reservoir, which are popular recreational destinations for fishing, boating, and camping. The river is also used for irrigation, and its water is a vital source for agricultural production in the region. The Solomon River has a rich history, and its water has been used for various purposes by Native Americans and early settlers in the area.