Alert archive / Colorado / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 3, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this river flood warning at May 11, 2017, 8:14 AM MDT for Otero County, Colorado. It took effect at May 11, 2017, 2:24 PM MDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 11, 2017, 8:14 AM MDT (14:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 11, 2017, 2:24 PM MDT
- Expired
- May 15, 2017, 12:48 PM MDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Otero County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 81 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Arkansas River at La Junta (LXHC2).
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 11 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 15 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07123000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
966
WGUS45 KPUB 111414
FLWPUB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
814 AM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning
for the following rivers in Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.Heavy rains have caused the Arkansas and Purgatoire rivers to rise
above flood stage. Minor flooding is expected at La Junta and
Las Animas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-120214-
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814 AM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* from this afternoon to Sunday morning.
* At 7:15 AM Thursday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 12.0 feet by after midnight Saturday
morning.the river will fall below flood stage by late Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
COC011-120214-
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/LAPC2.1.ER.170511T1237Z.170511T1800Z.170512T0300Z.UU/
814 AM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* until Friday morning.
* At 7:15 AM Thursday the stage was 9.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.2 feet by early
this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$21 follow-up statements
341
WGUS85 KPUB 111927
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
127 PM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
St. Charles River At Vineland affecting Pueblo County.
.Flooding will continue due to an estimated 2 to 6 inches of
rainfall over the past 24 hours combined with snowmelt runoff from
the higher elevations.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC101-120727-
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127 PM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* Until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:00 PM Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs near Avondale.
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
COC089-120727-
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127 PM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* Until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:15 PM Thursday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 12.0 feet by after midnight Saturday
morning. The river will fall below flood stage by late Saturday
evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
COC101-120727-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170512T1708Z/
/SCVC2.1.ER.170511T1219Z.170511T1715Z.170512T0508Z.UU/
127 PM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The St. Charles River At Vineland.
* Until Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:45 PM Thursday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late this evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Low lying areas flood.
&&
LAT...LON 3824 10456 3826 10452 3829 10450 3823 10445
3820 10447 3818 10451
$$622
WGUS85 KPUB 120135
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
735 PM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Colorado...
St. Charles River At Vineland affecting Pueblo County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Recent heavy rains across southeast Colorado have caused river
levels to run high.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC101-121335-
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735 PM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* until Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late this evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs near Avondale.
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
COC089-121335-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170514T1500Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T0600Z.170514T0300Z.UU/
735 PM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.0 feet by
midnight Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood
stage late Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
COC101-120205-
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/SCVC2.1.ER.170511T1219Z.170511T1715Z.170511T2348Z.UU/
735 PM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The St. Charles River At Vineland.
* At 6:45 PM Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 5:48 PM Thursday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 5.3 feet by
midmorning Saturday.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Overbank flow occurs in low spots.
&&
LAT...LON 3824 10456 3826 10452 3829 10450 3823 10445
3820 10447 3818 10451
$$776
WGUS85 KPUB 120416
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
1016 PM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Recent heavy rains across southeast Colorado have caused river
levels to run high.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC101-120446-
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/ADLC2.2.ER.170511T1613Z.170511T2130Z.170512T0153Z.UU/
1016 PM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* At 10:00 PM Thursday the stage was 6.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 7:53 PM Thursday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 3.4 feet by
midmorning Saturday.
* Impact...At 6.5 feet...Damage to irrigation works is possible.
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
COC089-121615-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170514T1500Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T0600Z.170514T0300Z.UU/
1016 PM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:15 PM Thursday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.0 feet by
after midnight Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood
stage late Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$194
WGUS85 KPUB 120721
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
121 AM MDT FRI MAY 12 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.River flooding continues at La Junta due to recent heavy rains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-121921-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170514T1500Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170512T1800Z.170514T0300Z.UU/
121 AM MDT FRI MAY 12 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:15 AM Friday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.2 feet by
early this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
Hodanish878
WGUS85 KPUB 121340
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
740 AM MDT FRI MAY 12 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.River flooding continues at La Junta due to recent heavy rains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-130140-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170514T0600Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T0000Z.170513T1800Z.UU/
740 AM MDT FRI MAY 12 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 AM Friday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.3 feet by
early this evening. The river will fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
Hodanish072
WGUS85 KPUB 121908
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
108 PM MDT FRI MAY 12 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Routed flow from yesterday's floods upstream continues to pass down
the Arkansas River through La Junta. The river there is currently
nearing its crest and is forecast to begin receding tomorrow
afternoon and then fall steadily until it drops below flood stage
sometime late Sunday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-130708-
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108 PM MDT FRI MAY 12 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:15 PM Friday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.6 feet by
after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early
Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$745
WGUS85 KPUB 130144
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
744 PM MDT FRI MAY 12 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Run-off from heavy rain earlier this week will continue to move
down the Arkansas River through La Junta. The river will crest by
midday Saturday then begin a slow fall starting early
Sunday...although levels may remain at or slightly above flood stage
for the next several days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-131344-
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744 PM MDT FRI MAY 12 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Friday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.7 feet by
midmorning tomorrow then begin to slowly fall.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$904
WGUS85 KPUB 130759
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
159 AM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Run-off from heavy rain earlier this week along with releases of water from Pueblo dam will continue to move down the Arkansas River through La Junta. The river will crest late this morning then begin a slow fall this afternoon...although levels may remain at or slightly above flood stage
for the next several days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-131959-
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/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
159 AM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:15 AM Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.7 feet by
midmorning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
Hodanish286
WGUS85 KPUB 131046
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
446 AM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Run-off from heavy rain earlier this week along with releases of
water from Pueblo dam will continue to move down the Arkansas River
through La Junta. The river will crest late this morning then begin
a slow fall this afternoon...although levels may remain at or slightly
above flood stage for the next several days..
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC101-132246-
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446 AM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:30 AM Saturday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs near Avondale.
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
COC089-132246-
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/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
446 AM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:15 AM Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.7 feet by
midmorning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$172
WGUS45 KPUB 131414
FLWPUB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
814 AM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
Run-off from heavy rain earlier this week along will continue to move down the Arkansas River through La Junta. The river will crest late this morning then begin a slow fall this afternoon, although levels may remain at or slightly
above flood stage for the next several days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC101-140214-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170515T1800Z/
/ADLC2.1.ER.170513T0822Z.170513T1345Z.170515T0600Z.UU/
814 AM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River Near Avondale.* At 7:45 AM Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
after midnight Monday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs near Avondale.
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
COC089-140214-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T0345Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
814 AM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.* At 7:15 AM Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 11.6 feet
by midmorning tomorrow.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$605
WGUS85 KPUB 131437
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
837 AM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Run-off from heavy rain earlier this week along will continue to move down the Arkansas River through La Junta. The river will crest late this morning then begin a slow fall this afternoon, although levels may remain at or slightly
above flood stage for the next several days..
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC101-140237-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170515T1800Z/
/ADLC2.1.ER.170513T0822Z.170513T1400Z.170515T0600Z.UU/
837 AM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
after midnight Monday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs near Avondale.
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
COC089-140237-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T0345Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
837 AM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 11.6 feet
by midmorning tomorrow.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$377
WGUS85 KPUB 131911
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
111 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Run-off from heavy rains earlier this week have caused the
the Arkansas river through La Junta and Avondale to run high.
Minor flooding is expected to continue.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC101-140711-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170514T2000Z/
/ADLC2.1.ER.170513T0822Z.170513T1815Z.170514T0800Z.UU/
111 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:30 PM Saturday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs near Avondale.
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
COC089-140711-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170516T0300Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1645Z.170515T1500Z.UU/
111 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:15 PM Saturday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late Monday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$918
WGUS85 KPUB 140129
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
729 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.Run-off from heavy rains earlier this week combined with
snowmelt have caused the Arkansas river through La Junta and the
Purgatoire River near Las Animas to run high. Minor flooding is
expected to continue
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC101-140159-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170514T2000Z/
/ADLC2.1.ER.170513T0822Z.170513T1815Z.170513T2140Z.UU/
729 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* At 7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 3:40 PM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 4.0 feet by
midmorning Monday.
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
COC089-141329-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170516T1200Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1645Z.170516T0000Z.UU/
729 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 PM Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.5 feet by
after midnight Monday morning. The river will fall below flood
stage early Monday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
COC011-141329-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0007.170514T0600Z-170517T0000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0600Z.170515T0000Z.170516T1200Z.UU/
729 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* from late tonight to Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tonight and
continue to rise to near 9.5 feet by after midnight Monday
morning.the river will fall below flood stage by midmorning
Tuesday.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$035
WGUS85 KPUB 140909
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
309 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.A combination of recent heavy rains and seasonal snowmelt will
keep water levels running high for the next few days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
to the upper right of the map on the main page.
&&
COC089-142109-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170516T1200Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1645Z.170516T0000Z.UU/
309 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* Until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:15 AM Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.5 feet by
after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
COC011-142109-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170517T0000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T0000Z.170516T1200Z.UU/
309 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* Until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:15 AM Sunday the stage was 9.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.5 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage midmorning
Tuesday.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$560
WGUS85 KPUB 141252
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
652 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.A combination of recent heavy rains and seasonal snowmelt will
keep water levels running high for the next few days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
to the upper right of the map on the main page.
&&
COC089-150052-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170516T0430Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1645Z.170515T1630Z.UU/
652 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* Until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 AM Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.3 feet by
early this evening. The riveunder the Hydrology section of the left
hand menu bar. r will fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
COC011-150052-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170517T1000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T0000Z.170516T2200Z.UU/
652 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* Until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 AM Sunday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.7 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage late
Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$649
WGUS85 KPUB 141339
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
739 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
A combination of recent heavy rains and seasonal snowmelt will
keep water levels running high for the next few days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-150139-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170516T0430Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1645Z.170515T1630Z.UU/
739 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* Until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 AM Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.3 feet by
early this evening. The river will fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
COC011-150139-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170517T1000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T0000Z.170516T2200Z.UU/
739 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* Until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 AM Sunday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.7 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage late
Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$165
WGUS85 KPUB 141341
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
741 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.A combination of recent heavy rains and seasonal snowmelt will
keep water levels running high for the next few days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-150141-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170516T0430Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1645Z.170515T1630Z.UU/
741 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* Until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 AM Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.3 feet by
early this evening. The river will fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
COC011-150141-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170517T1000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T0000Z.170516T2200Z.UU/
741 AM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* Until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 AM Sunday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.7 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage late
Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$492
WGUS85 KPUB 141850
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
1250 PM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Recent heavy rains and snow melt will continue to keep water
levels running high in area rivers over the next several days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-150650-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170516T0430Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1645Z.170515T1630Z.UU/
1250 PM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.7 feet by
early this evening. The river will fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
COC011-150650-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170517T0600Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T0000Z.170516T1800Z.UU/
1250 PM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 AM Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.7 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early
Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$743
WGUS85 KPUB 150130
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
730 PM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Recent heavy rains and snow melt will continue to keep water
levels running high in area rivers over the next several days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-151330-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170516T0430Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1645Z.170515T1630Z.UU/
730 PM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Sunday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.2 feet by
after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flood waters threaten Highway 194 east of La
Junta.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
COC011-151330-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170517T1200Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T0115Z.170517T0000Z.UU/
730 PM MDT SUN MAY 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* until Wednesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Sunday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$908
WGUS85 KPUB 151244
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
644 AM MDT MON MAY 15 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.A combination of recent heavy rains and seasonal snowmelt will
keep water levels running high for the next few days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
located to the upper right of the map on the main page.
&&
COC089-160044-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170516T0600Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1645Z.170515T1800Z.UU/
644 AM MDT MON MAY 15 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* Until late tonight...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 AM Monday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early this afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
COC011-160044-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170518T1000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T1215Z.170517T2200Z.UU/
644 AM MDT MON MAY 15 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* Until late Wednesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 AM Monday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
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WGUS85 KPUB 151848
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
1248 PM MDT MON MAY 15 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.A combination of recent heavy rains and seasonal snow melt will
keep water levels running high along portions of the southern
Colorado rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-151918-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170516T0600Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170511T2237Z.170513T1645Z.170515T1635Z.UU/
1248 PM MDT MON MAY 15 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* At 12:15 PM Monday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 10:35 AM Monday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.1 feet by
midmorning tomorrow.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...The river is bankfull.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$
COC011-160648-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170518T1000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T1700Z.170517T2200Z.UU/
1248 PM MDT MON MAY 15 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* until late Wednesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:15 PM Monday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Pueblo, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at May 11, 4:40 AM MDT, 3 hours 34 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 11, 4:40 AM MDT, 3 hours 34 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pueblo CO 440 AM MDT Thu May 11 2017 .SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight) Issued at 438 AM MDT Thu May 11 2017 .Today and tonight...Upper low slowly moves eastward during the day. Model consensus has precipitation remaining over the eastern plains and portions of the eastern mountains this morning, and the precipitation moves to the east in the afternoon. Precipitation will be heavier this morning mostly east of the I 25 corridor. Canceled the winter storm warning with the morning package, except for the southern san de Cristo Mountains. Bands of precipitation will continue over this area for the next several hours. Over the remaining mountains, a few diurnal thunderstorms could develop during the afternoon. By tonight, the precipitation moves east of the region with clearing over the area. --PGW-- .LONG TERM...(Friday through Wednesday) Issued at 438 AM MDT Thu May 11 2017 .Friday through Wednesday...Drier and warmer weather will return to the state as an upper ridge builds over the region on Friday. By Saturday, the next strong upper trough moves into the Pacific northwest. A series of troughs will rotate through the mean trough position in the Pacific northwest. The troughs will pass to the north of the state. The low level flow on the plains will stay southwesterly, keeping the deeper moisture east of the state, well into Kansas. Diurnal thunderstorms will be possible most days in the mountains, but moisture will be limited. Models hint that a stronger trough may move into Nevada by next Wednesday which may affect our weather by the end of the week. Current models and ensembles keep the deeper moisture north of the area at the end of the week. --PGW-- && .AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday morning) Issued at 438 AM MDT Thu May 11 2017 KALS... Low cigs/fog and light precip likely this morning then VFR conditions returning by early afternoon and continuing into the evening. May see low cigs returning tonight due to moist conditions and light winds. KCOS... MVFR cigs likely into mid/late morning with a passing shower or two then VFR developing. May see IFR returning later tonight with light winds and weak upslope flwo. KPUB... cant rule out some low cigs and showers this morning at KPUB but expect VFR by late morning and continuing into the evening. May see low cigs/fog return tonight due to light winds and moist conditions. && .PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Storm Warning until noon MDT today for COZ073-075-080-082. && SHORT TERM...PGW LONG TERM...PGW AVIATION...HODANISH
Hazardous weather outlook, May 11, 5:24 AM MDT, 2 hours 50 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Pueblo CO 524 AM MDT Thu May 11 2017 COZ058>089-093>099-121200- Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Ft- Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Ft- Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft- Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Ft- Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Ft- Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County above 9000Ft- Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft- Saguache County East of Continental Divide below 10000 Ft- La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Ft- Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Ft- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft- Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft- Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft- Southern San Luis Valley- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Ft- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft- Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500Ft- Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Ft- Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Ft- Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft- Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft- Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft-Pikes Peak above 11000 Ft- Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County- Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft- Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet- Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft- Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft- Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County- Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County- Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County- Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County- 524 AM MDT Thu May 11 2017 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east central...south central and southeast Colorado. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Isolated thunderstorms are possible over the plains and eastern mountains this afternoon, as the strong storm system continues moving east of the region. The main threats from storms will be lightning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Isolated to scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible each day, mostly over the mountains. Moisture will be limited, and heavy rain from these storms are not anticipated. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight. 06/06
In the hours before
Local storm report, May 11, 7:05 AM MDT, 1 hour 9 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
705 AM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0657 AM HEAVY RAIN 1 WSW RYE 37.91N 104.95W
05/11/2017 M2.56 INCH PUEBLO CO NWS EMPLOYEE
24-HR RAINFALL TOTAL. 1.24" OVERNIGHT.
&&Local storm report, May 11, 7:59 AM MDT, 15 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
759 AM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0758 AM SNOW 1 WSW ROSITA 38.09N 105.35W
05/11/2017 M3.5 INCH CUSTER CO CO-OP OBSERVER
24-HR STORM TOTAL. 1" AFTER 8 PM.
&&Local storm report, May 11, 8:07 AM MDT, 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
807 AM MDT THU MAY 11 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0806 AM HEAVY RAIN 1 SSE BEULAH 38.07N 104.98W
05/11/2017 M3.90 INCH PUEBLO CO TRAINED SPOTTER
RAINFALL TOTAL STARTING AT 3:13 PM ON MAY
10.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 6:00 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 45 min |
| May 10, 6:15 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Prowers | 30 min |
| May 10, 6:18 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 27 min |
| May 10, 6:26 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Custer, Fremont, Saguache | 109 min |
| May 10, 6:27 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Prowers | 33 min |
| May 10, 6:33 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Prowers | 24 min |
| May 10, 6:48 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 42 min |
| May 10, 6:50 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Prowers | 25 min |
| May 10, 7:03 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Prowers | 27 min |
| May 10, 7:08 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 37 min |
| May 10, 7:16 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PUB | Bent, Prowers | 3 hr |
| May 10, 7:35 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 25 min |
| May 10, 9:21 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PUB | Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero | 114 min |
| May 10, 11:06 PM MDT | Areal Flood Warning | PUB | Custer, Pueblo | 9 hr |
| May 10, 11:13 PM MDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PUB | Crowley, Otero, Pueblo | 3 hr |
| May 11, 12:54 AM MDT | Areal Flood Warning | PUB | Fremont, Pueblo | 6 hr |
| May 11, 6:23 AM MDT | River Flood Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 25 hr |
| May 11, 8:14 AM MDT | River Flood Warning | PUB | Bent | 25 hr |
| May 11, 10:24 AM MDT | River Flood Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 26 hr |
| May 11, 11:02 AM MDT | Areal Flood Warning | PUB | Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Pueblo | 9 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.