2025-12-20T00:00:00-07:00
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT... West west winds of 20-35 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph in wind prone areas near the base of the foothills will continue into this evening. They will also be spreading east onto the nearby adjacent plains and I-25 Corridor through late evening and overnight. While the Particularly Dangerous Situation for the foothills of Boulder and northern Jefferson Counties has eased, Red Flag conditions will remain in place as we stay in a near record warm, dry, and windy airmass along the Front Range through midnight. In fact, strong, gusty winds will persist through much of the night with only a slow improvement in humidity values. Thus, near critical Red Flag conditions will occur into early Saturday morning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 240, 241, 242 and 243. * TIMING...Until midnight MST tonight. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph west of I-25. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 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
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the South Raccoon River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the South Raccoon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
South Raccoon River At Redfield
USGS 05484000 |
268 cfs | 3.38 ft | 8.06 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It was named after the raccoons that were once abundant along its banks. The river has a relatively flat gradient and is characterized by slow-moving water. The South Raccoon River is historically significant, as it was a major transportation route for early settlers and was used for shipping logs and coal. Today, the river is used primarily for agriculture and recreation, and it is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Saylorville Reservoir and Dam, which was built in the 1970s to control flooding and protect downstream communities. The South Raccoon River is popular for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, and it is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, and walleye.