Station Name: ARKANSAS RIVER BELOW JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,763 feet

Nearest Address:
John Martin Reservoir State Park
Hasty, CO 81044
Bent County

GPS Coordinates: 38.06639635, -102.9324228

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued January 16 at 3:17AM MST until January 16 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 3:17 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 234 and 236. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

High Wind Warning issued January 16 at 1:56AM MST until January 16 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 1:56 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust is likely and this may cause significant reductions in visibility.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning issued January 16 at 8:49AM MST until January 16 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 8:49 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Kiowa. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust is possible, which could cause significant reductions in visibility.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning issued January 16 at 1:56AM MST until January 16 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 1:56 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Prowers. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust is likely and this may cause significant reductions in visibility.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning issued January 16 at 8:49AM MST until January 16 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 8:49 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Prowers. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust is possible, which could cause significant reductions in visibility.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.