RMA Poudre Rock Report

Currently 65˚F, blue skies and slight breeze.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Jun 15, 2025 9:29 AM
Stage: 3.08 Feet; Flow: 1006.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Narrows: Last Update: Jun 15, 2025 9:33 AM
Stage: 6.24 Feet; Flow: 1127.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Jun 15, 2025 9:35 AM
Stage: 4.71 Feet; Flow: 1543.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Jun 15, 2025 9:30 AM
Stage: 4.93 Feet; Flow: 1520 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 6/15/2025 9:30 AM
Flow: 17.8 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 6/15/2025 9:30 AM
Flow: 2.88 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Jun 15, 2025 9:44 AM
Stage: 4 Feet; Flow: 868 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins at Water Park: Last Updated: Last Update: Jun 15, 2025 9:33 AM
Stage: 3.23 Feet; Flow: 538.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 6/15/2025 8:30 AM
Flow: 45.8 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 6/15/2025 8:45 AM
Flow: 829 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 6/15/2025 9:15 AM
Flow: 566 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 39˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 42˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: Not Reporting
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 34˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: Actual 65˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: Approx 55˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: Approx N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Currently 56˚F, blue skies and calm.

Tidbit for the day: at 7.48 gallons per cubic foot, with 1492.7 cubic foot per second… I have 11,165.4 gallons of water per second flowing past my house!! At 8.33 pounds per gallon, that’s 93,007.75 pounds per second, the approx weight of 16 Cadillac Escalades! Chew on that

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Jun 14, 2025 7:45 AM
Stage: 3.13 Feet; Flow: 1033.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Narrows: Last Update: Jun 14, 2025 7:52 AM
Stage: 6.21 Feet; Flow: 1113.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Jun 14, 2025 7:57 AM
Stage: 4.63 Feet; Flow: 1492.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Jun 14, 2025 7:45 AM
Stage: 4.94 Feet; Flow: 1530 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 6/14/2025 7:00 AM
Flow: 18.3 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 6/14/2025 7:30 AM
Flow: 10.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Jun 14, 2025 7:59 AM
Stage: 4.1 Feet; Flow: 928 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins at Water Park: Last Updated: Last Update: Jun 14, 2025 7:48 AM
Stage: 3.18 Feet; Flow: 515.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 6/14/2025 7:30 AM
Flow: 29.7 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 6/14/2025 7:45 AM
Flow: 885 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 6/14/2025 7:15 AM
Flow: 707 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 40˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 41˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: Not Reporting
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 35˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: Actual 56˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: Approx 55˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: Approx N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Folks, it is getting warmer and we all feel like recreating and playing in the water. This time of year, Horsetooth Reservoir is a great place to get wet. Now is not the time to tube the Poudre. And at no time, is it appropriate or safe to play anywhere near a dam. The Poudre Canyon Fire Protection District, Larimer County Dive Rescue, City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Rangers and PFA responded to a tubing incident near Gateway Park that has resulted in a missing dog.

From Larimer County Sheriff’s Office FB post yesterday:

Earlier today, Dispatch received a report that two adults and a dog had an emergency on the Poudre River near Gateway Natural Area after the group’s inner tubes went over a low head dam. The people were able to self-rescue and got to shore with minor injuries; however, the dog remained in the water.

LCSO Emergency Services and Emergency Medical Operations personnel, Poudre Canyon Fire Protection District, Larimer County Dive Rescue, City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Rangers, and Poudre Fire Authority responded to support swiftwater rescue efforts. Three tubes were removed, but unfortunately, the dog was not found. If anyone locates a small terrier in the area, please contact NOCO Humane.

River safety is important in every season, and water rescues are especially common during the spring runoff. Remember these simple but lifesaving tips:
💧The river is running fast, cold, and deep this time of year. Always check river conditions before you recreate on the water, and make sure that your watercraft is designed to handle any hazards you may encounter.

🦺 Always wear a personal flotation device when you’re on the water. Having it “nearby” won’t help if you capsize unexpectedly. Make sure the PFD is sized appropriately for the wearer and fits snugly.

❌ Low heads dams may look harmless, but they create strong, life-threatening currents beneath the surface. Avoid swimming or boating on either side of a dam.
For more river safety tips, visit https://www.larimer.gov/…/emergency…/river-safety

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Happy Friday the 13th. Important CSA message on river safety, tubing and a missing dog will follow this report.

Currently 51˚F, partly cloudy and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Jun 13, 2025 6:59 AM
Stage: 3.12 Feet; Flow: 1031.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Narrows: Last Update: Jun 13, 2025 7:04 AM
Stage: 6.24 Feet; Flow: 1127.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Jun 13, 2025 6:54 AM
Stage: 4.65 Feet; Flow: 1506.2 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Jun 13, 2025 7:00 AM
Stage: 4.94 Feet; Flow: 1530 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 6/13/2025 6:00 AM
Flow: 21.5 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 6/13/2025 6:30 AM
Flow: 1.28 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Jun 13, 2025 7:04 AM
Stage: 4.11 Feet; Flow: 934 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins at Water Park: Last Updated: Last Update: Jun 13, 2025 7:03 AM
Stage: 3.2 Feet; Flow: 525 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 6/13/2025 6:30 AM
Flow: 40.7 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 6/13/2025 6:45 AM
Flow: 842Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 6/13/2025 6:15 AM
Flow: 656 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 37˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 37˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: Not Reporting
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 34˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: Actual 51˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: Approx 55˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: Approx N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

Currently 57˚F, overcast, calm and drizzling. Looking at SNOTEL and expected Wx, this may be our last push for the season. Get it while it’s hot.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Jun 12, 2025 6:45 AM
Stage: 3.08 Feet; Flow: 1004.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Narrows: Last Update: Jun 12, 2025 6:42 AM
Stage: 6.51 Feet; Flow: 1250 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Jun 12, 2025 6:50 AM
Stage: 4.75 Feet; Flow: 1568.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Jun 12, 2025 6:45 AM
Stage: 4.92 Feet; Flow: 1510 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated:
Flow: Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated:
Flow: Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Jun 12, 2025 6:59 AM
Stage: 4.07 Feet; Flow: 910 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins at Water Park: Last Updated: Last Update: Jun 12, 2025 7:03 AM
Stage: 3.21 Feet; Flow: 529.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 6/12/2025 6:30 AM
Flow: 38.7 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 6/12/2025 6:45 AM
Flow: 720 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 6/12/2025 6:15 AM
Flow: 464 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 1“; Observed Overnight Temp: 42˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 38˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: Not Reporting
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 35˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: Actual 57˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: Approx 55˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: Approx N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.