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Flood Warning issued June 11 at 8:08PM MDT until June 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

A live TV news station covering breaking news and traffic for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Southern Colorado with a strong investigative team The National Weather Service (NWS Pueblo CO) has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado, including the Upper Arkansas River, and Lower Arkansas River. Snow melt and increased reservoir releases are expected to cause high river flows, leading to minor flooding downstream from the dam. The Lower Arkansas also forecasted minor flooding, with minor overbank flow expected into low-lying areas along river. The warning is expected to continue until June 17 at 12:00am MDT. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks and when encountering flooded roads.

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 8:08PM MDT until June 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

ที่ตีพิมพ์ : 10 เดือนที่แล้ว โดย ใน Weather

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in

Colorado…

.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river

flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

For the Upper Arkansas River…including Canon City…Minor flooding

is forecast.

For the Lower Arkansas River…including Pueblo, Avondale and La

Junta…Minor flooding is forecast.

* IMPACTS…At 10.0 feet, Minor flood. Minor overbank flow occurs

into low lying areas along river. Water overtops screens at Canon

City water supply intake

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

– At 7:15 PM MDT Tuesday the stage was 9.9 feet.

– Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.

– Forecast…The river will remain around flood stage of 10

feet through the period.

– Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of

10.1 feet on 06/12/1980.

– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet

and 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 Wednesday morning at 815 AM MDT.

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