2025-12-17T18:00:00-07:00
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243 and 245. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 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 Weekeepeemee River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Weekeepeemee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Weekeepeemee River At Hotchkissville
USGS 01203805 |
16 cfs | 2.23 ft | 183.16 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It stretches for approximately 14 miles and has a rich history dating back to the colonial period when it was used for grist mills and sawmills. The river flows through several towns, including Woodbury, Southbury, and Roxbury. The hydrology of the Weekeepeemee River includes several small tributaries that feed into it, including Sprain Brook and Bullet Hill Brook. There are two main reservoirs on the river, the Lake Lillinonah Reservoir and the Lake Zoar Reservoir, which were created by dams for hydroelectric power generation. The Weekeepeemee River is also used for recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking and supports agricultural irrigation for local farms.