Avisos

Flood Warning issued June 15 at 7:01AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inColorado...Arkansas River At Canon City affecting Fremont County.Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.Arkansas River NEAR Avondale affecting Pueblo County..Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the riverflows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.For the Lower Arkansas River...including Avondale, La Junta...Minorflooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Arkansas River at La Junta.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 6:15 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet.- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 6:15 AM MDT Saturday was 11.3 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above floodstage at 11.1 feet.- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of11.1 feet on 08/22/1984.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodCaution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn 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 evening.this evening at715 PM MDT.

National Weather Service