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.

Last push… it’s all coming down.

Currently 56˚F, partly cloudy and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Jun 11, 2025 5:59 AM
Stage: 3.23 Feet; Flow: 1095.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Narrows: Last Update: Jun 11, 2025 6:13 AM
Stage: 6.37 Feet; Flow: 1186.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Jun 11, 2025 6:10 AM
Stage: 4.67 Feet; Flow: 1518.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Jun 11, 2025 6:00 AM
Stage: 4.88 Feet; Flow: 1460 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 6/11/2025 6:00 AM
Flow: 25 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 6/11/2025 5:30 AM
Flow: 1.16 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Jun 11, 2025 6:14 AM
Stage: 3.95 Feet; Flow: 838 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins at Water Park: Last Updated: Last Update: Jun 11, 2025 6:03 AM
Stage: 3.16 Feet; Flow: 506.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 6/11/2025 5:30 AM
Flow: 34.1 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 6/11/2025 5:45 AM
Flow: 668 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 6/11/2025 5:15 AM
Flow: 364 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.3“; Depth: 2“; Observed Overnight Temp: 41˚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: 36˚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 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Currently 50˚F, partly cloudy and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Jun 10, 2025 6:45 AM
Stage: 2.85 Feet; Flow: 873.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Narrows: Last Update: Jun 10, 2025 6:44 AM
Stage: 5.72 Feet; Flow: 906.2 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Jun 10, 2025 6:47 AM
Stage: 4.28 Feet; Flow: 1252.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Jun 10, 2025 6:45 AM
Stage: 4.63 Feet; Flow: 1200 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 6/10/2025 6:00 AM
Flow: 29.4 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 6/10/2025 6:30 AM
Flow: 1.28Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Jun 10, 2025 6:49 AM
Stage: 3.85 Feet; Flow: 780 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins at Water Park: Last Updated: Last Update: Jun 10, 2025 6:48 AM
Stage: 3.08 Feet; Flow: 470.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 6/10/2025 6:30 AM
Flow: 26.5 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 6/10/2025 5:45 AM
Flow: 674 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 6/10/2025 6:15 AM
Flow: 368 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: “; Depth: “; Observed Overnight Temp: ˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 36˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: Not Reporting
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 30˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: Actual 50˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: Approx 47˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: Approx N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 6 mph becoming west in the evening.