RMA Poudre Rock Report

Two Warnings/Watch Outs for Today.
1- Watch out for falling rocks. On the way to town today I removed two fairly large boulder and rock debris fields from the road. And…
2- Freeze warning tonight

Currently 39˚F, raining and relatively calm. The Hewlett Rain Gauge has reported 1.73″ rain in last 24 hours!!

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 18, 2026 9:15 AM
Stage: 2.11 Feet; Flow: 505.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 18, 2026 9:13 AM
Stage: 3.1 Feet; Flow: 558.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 18, 2026 9:15 AM
Stage: 4.18 Feet; Flow: 782 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 18, 2026 9:29 AM
Stage: 3.18 Feet; Flow: 455 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 18, 2026 9:28 AM
Stage: 3.11 Feet; Flow: 484.2 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.6“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 28˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 1.0“; Depth: 3“; Observed Overnight Temp: 27˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.2“; Depth: 1“; Observed Overnight Temp: 29˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.2“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 29˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 39˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Currently 46˚F, rainy with a slight breeze.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 17, 2026 6:59 AM
Stage: 2.21 Feet; Flow: 543.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Narrows: Last Update: May 17, 2026 7:00 AM
Stage: 4.86 Feet; Flow: 604.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 17, 2026 6:57 AM
Stage: 3.1 Feet; Flow: 558.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 17, 2026 7:00 AM
Stage: 4.11 Feet; Flow: 725 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 17, 2026 7:14 AM
Stage: 3.15 Feet; Flow: 440 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 17, 2026 7:13 AM
Stage: 2.52 Feet; Flow: 279 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.5“; Depth: 3“; Observed Overnight Temp: 35˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.9“; Depth: 5“; Observed Overnight Temp: 40˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 40˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 40˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 46˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 37. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Currently 56˚F, partly cloudy and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 16, 2026 6:59 AM
Stage: 2.13 Feet; Flow: 512.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Narrows; Last Update: May 16, 2026 7:00 Am
Stage: 4.76 Feet; Flow: 572.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 16, 2026 6:57 AM
Stage: 3.14 Feet; Flow: 579.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 16, 2026 7:00 AM
Stage: 4.18 Feet; Flow: 782 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 16, 2026 7:09 AM
Stage: 3.22 Feet; Flow: 475 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 16, 2026 6:58 AM
Stage: 2.58 Feet; Flow: 295.5 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.6“; Depth: 2“; Observed Overnight Temp: 30˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 1.3“; Depth: 7“; Observed Overnight Temp: 43˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: “0; Observed Overnight Temp: 50˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 042˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 56˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

STRAINER WARNING!!

There is a serious strainer near Clair’s Rock. Per Mad Dog Maddox, There is a significant strainer left of Clair’s Rock. DO NOT attempt to run left of Clair’s. It’s a totally sketch strainer that can’t be seen from above, but visible from below. It caught a kayaker recently, fortunately with good resolve.

For those who are unfamiliar with the run, Clair’s Rock is in the section of river at Ouzel Picnic Area, just below Devil’s Staircase. It is in the lower section of rapids just below Ansel Watrous.

Thank you Mad Dog for the intel.

Technically a 2.99, as the FULL Bar at 3 was showing, but we were touching the bottom of the bar. And we can use a win.

Currently 45˚F, blue skies and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 15, 2026 8:55 AM
Stage: 2.13 Feet; Flow: 513.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 15, 2026 8:58 AM
Stage: 3.26 Feet; Flow: 638.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 15, 2026 9:00 AM
Stage: 4.3 Feet; Flow: 886 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 15, 2026 9:04 AM
Stage: 3.64 Feet; Flow: 690 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 15, 2026 8:58 AM
Stage: 3.52 Feet; Flow: 745.7 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.8“; Depth: 4“; Observed Overnight Temp: 42˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 2.1“; Depth: 10“; Observed Overnight Temp: 45˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 54˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.4“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 46˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 45˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: ncreasing clouds, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.