Avisos

Flood Warning issued June 14 at 7:08PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inColorado...Arkansas River At Canon City affecting Fremont County..Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and keep riverflows high.* WHAT...Water levels will remain at bankfull levels and continue tofluctuate near flood stage.* WHERE...Arkansas River at Canon City.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor flood. Minor overbank flow occursinto low lying areas along river. Water overtops screens at CanonCity water supply intake* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 6:15 PM MDT Friday the stage was 9.6 feet.- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady at orslightly below flood stage between 9.6 feet and 10.0 feet.- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of9.5 feet on 06/14/1996.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feetand a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,stop, turn around and go another way.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 715 AM MDT.

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