Avisos

Flood Warning issued June 17 at 7:13PM 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 and La Junta,Minor flooding is forecast.* WHAT...No flooding is currently 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 PM MDT Monday the stage was 10.6 feet.- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.1 feet Saturdayevening.- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of10.5 feet on 07/19/2004.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodCaution is urged when walking near riverbanks.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 Tuesday.Tuesday evening at 715 PMMDT.

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