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

High Wind Watch issued February 16 at 2:06AM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 2:06 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of Fremont, Pueblo, Huerfano, Las Animas, Crowley, Otero, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties. Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to under a mile at times.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 12:47AM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 12:47 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 5:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

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.

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 11:18AM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:30 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...for Tuesday, west 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph, for Wednesday, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 16 at 11:18AM MST until February 18 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:30 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...for Tuesday, west 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph, for Wednesday, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

High Wind Warning issued February 16 at 11:07AM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:07 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Fremont, Pueblo, Las Animas, Crowley, Otero, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility to under a mile at times.

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.