Fire Weather Watch
2026-04-16T21:00:00-06:00

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 241, 245, 246, 247 and 249. * TIMING...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 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.

SOUTH TYGER RIVER

Last Updated: April 15, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the South Tyger River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the South Tyger River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

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Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
South Tyger River Below Duncan
USGS 02158408 		38 cfs 4.09 ft -4.01
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The river has a rich history as it played a significant role in the industrial development of the region, with many mills built along its banks during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the river is mainly used for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The South Tyger River is also used for agricultural purposes, providing irrigation water for farms and crops. The river flows into the Lake Bowen reservoir, which provides drinking water to the surrounding areas. The Lake Bowen Dam, located on the river, was built in the 1930s and is used for flood control and hydropower generation.