Station Name: ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR ROCKY FORD, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,137 feet

Nearest Address:
21697 State Hwy 266
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
Otero County

GPS Coordinates: 38.06528559, -103.6860593

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 6:15 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 6:45 PM

At 615 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23 miles south of John Martin Reservoir, or 31 miles southeast of North La Junta, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Two Buttes Reservoir.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Pueblo.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 12 at 4:44PM MDT until June 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 4:44 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 12:00 AM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 323 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN COLORADO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO BACA BENT LAS ANIMAS PROWERS THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF LAMAR, LAS ANIMAS, SPRINGFIELD, TRINIDAD, AND WALSH.

Fire Weather Watch issued June 12 at 10:09AM MDT until June 13 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 10:09 AM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 2:15 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 228. * WINDS...East 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Red Flag Warning issued June 12 at 2:32PM MDT until June 13 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 2:32 PM
Expires: Sat June 13, 2026, 6:45 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry thunderstorms, low relative humidity, and gusty winds, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 228. * WINDS...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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.