Alert archive / Colorado / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 7, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this river flood warning at May 13, 2017, 7:26 PM MDT for Bent County, Colorado. It took effect at May 14, 2017, 12:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 13, 2017, 7:26 PM MDT (01:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 14, 2017, 12:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- May 18, 2017, 8:41 AM MDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Bent County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:28 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 Purgatoire River near Las Animas (LAPC2).
- Action stage
- 8 ft
- Minor stage
- 9 ft
- Moderate stage
- 12 ft
- Major stage
- 15 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07128500, 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.
955
WGUS45 KPUB 140126
FLWPUB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
726 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning
for the following rivers in Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.Run-off from heavy rain earlier this week combined with snowmelt
will continue to move down the Purgatoire River through Las Animas.
The river will crest early Monday morning then begin a slow fall,
although levels may remain at or slightly above flood stage through
midmorning Tuesday.
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.
&&
COC011-141326-
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/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0600Z.170515T0000Z.170516T1200Z.UU/
726 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* from late tonight to Tuesday evening.
* At 6:15 PM Saturday the stage was 8.8 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
$$16 follow-up statements
918
WGUS85 KPUB 140129
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
729 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.Run-off from heavy rains earlier this week combined with
snowmelt have caused the Arkansas river through La Junta and the
Purgatoire River near Las Animas to run high. Minor flooding is
expected to continue
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC101-140159-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170514T2000Z/
/ADLC2.1.ER.170513T0822Z.170513T1815Z.170513T2140Z.UU/
729 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* At 7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 3:40 PM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 4.0 feet by
midmorning Monday.
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
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
$$
COC011-160044-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170518T1000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T1215Z.170517T2200Z.UU/
644 AM MDT MON MAY 15 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* Until late Wednesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 AM Monday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$042
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
$$
COC011-160648-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170518T1000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T1700Z.170517T2200Z.UU/
1248 PM MDT MON MAY 15 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* until late Wednesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:15 PM Monday the stage was 10.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late Wednesday afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$775
WGUS85 KPUB 160051
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
651 PM MDT MON MAY 15 2017
...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 the Purgatoire River near Las
Animas in Bent County.
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.
&&
COC011-161251-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170518T2000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T1700Z.170518T0800Z.UU/
651 PM MDT MON MAY 15 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* until Thursday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 PM 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
after midnight Thursday morning.
* 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
$$039
WGUS85 KPUB 161323
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
723 AM MDT TUE MAY 16 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.River levels along the Purgatoire River at Las Animas will
continue to run high due to recent heavy rains and snow melt in the
high country.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC011-170123-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170518T2000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T1700Z.170518T0800Z.UU/
723 AM MDT TUE MAY 16 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* until Thursday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage
after midnight Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$364
WGUS85 KPUB 161846
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
1246 PM MDT TUE MAY 16 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.River levels will continue to run high along the Purgatoire
River at Las Animas due to continued run-off from recent heavy
rains and snow melt in the high country.
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.
&&
COC011-170646-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170519T0200Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T1700Z.170518T1400Z.UU/
1246 PM MDT TUE MAY 16 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* until Thursday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* 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
$$690
WGUS85 KPUB 171430
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
830 AM MDT WED MAY 17 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.Snow melt in the mountains in addition to recent heavy rains
will keep river levels running high.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC011-180230-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170519T0200Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T1700Z.170518T1400Z.UU/
830 AM MDT WED MAY 17 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* until Thursday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
midmorning tomorrow.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$695
WGUS85 KPUB 171913
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
113 PM MDT WED MAY 17 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.Snow melt in the mountains in addition to recent heavy rains
will keep river levels running 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.
&&
COC011-180713-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170519T0200Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T1700Z.170518T1400Z.UU/
113 PM MDT WED MAY 17 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* until Thursday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:15 PM Wednesday 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 to fall to below flood stage by
midmorning tomorrow.
* 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
$$977
WGUS85 KPUB 180130
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
730 PM MDT WED MAY 17 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.Snow melt in the mountains in addition to recent heavy rains
will keep river levels running high. The river should decrease below flood stage in the late morning hours tomorrow and below action stage overnight, tomorrow night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC011-181330-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170519T0000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T1700Z.170518T1200Z.UU/
730 PM MDT WED MAY 17 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* until Thursday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
midmorning tomorrow.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low
lying areas along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$566
WGUS85 KPUB 181441
FLSPUB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
841 AM MDT THU MAY 18 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
.River levels have dropped below flood and action stages. This will
be the last statement for this event.
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.
&&
COC011-181511-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170519T0000Z/
/LAPC2.1.ER.170514T0415Z.170515T1700Z.170518T0436Z.UU/
841 AM MDT THU MAY 18 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Purgatoire River Near Las Animas.
* At 8:15 AM Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 10:36 PM Wednesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 5.3 feet by
midmorning tomorrow.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 10327 3807 10323 3810 10319 3805 10313
3801 10317 3798 10321
$$Nearby
River Flood Warnings in Colorado, 2017Every river flood warning in 2017
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.