Alert archive / Colorado / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 9, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this river flood warning at Jun 8, 2017, 7:34 PM MDT for Otero County, Colorado. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 8, 2017, 7:34 PM MDT (01:34 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 14, 2017, 6:53 AM MDT
- In force
- 5 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 01:34 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.
152
WGUS45 KPUB 090134
FLWPUB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
734 PM MDT Thu Jun 8 2017
...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning
for the following river in Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Spring snowmelt...and upstream releases from Pueblo Dam have helped
cause high flows on the Arkansas River. Levels on the Arkansas at
La Junta are expected to reach flood stage of 11.0 feet early Friday
afternoon...before falling below flood stage Friday 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.
&&
COC089-091334-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FL.W.0009.170609T0134Z-170610T1200Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170608T1742Z.170608T1745Z.170610T0000Z.UU/
734 PM MDT Thu Jun 8 2017
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Saturday morning.
* At 7:15 PM Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early
Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$10 follow-up statements
362
WGUS85 KPUB 091437
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
837 AM MDT Fri Jun 9 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Spring snowmelt...and releases from Pueblo Dam have caused high
flows on the Arkansas River. Levels on the Arkansas River at La Junta
are expected to remain at or slightly above minor flood stage through
Sunday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-100237-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170612T1800Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170608T1742Z.170610T0000Z.170612T0600Z.UU/
837 AM MDT Fri Jun 9 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Friday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.4 feet by
early this evening. The river will fall below flood stage after
midnight Monday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$822
WGUS85 KPUB 100122
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
722 PM MDT Fri Jun 9 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Spring snow melt and recent rainfall have caused high flows on the Arkansas River. Levels on the Arkansas River at La Junta are expected to transition from flood stage to action stage around 1:00 AM MDT on June 10th.
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.
&&
COC089-101322-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170610T1800Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170608T1742Z.170609T2000Z.170610T0600Z.UU/
722 PM MDT Fri Jun 9 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 PM Friday the stage was 11.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$334
WGUS85 KPUB 101301
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
701 AM MDT Sat Jun 10 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Releases from the Pueblo Reservoir due to snow melt in the high
country...will cause the Arkansas River at La Junta to remain around
minor flood stage through at least Wednesday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-110101-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170615T0600Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170608T1742Z.170609T2000Z.170614T1800Z.UU/
701 AM MDT Sat Jun 10 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until late Wednesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 AM Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to minor flood stage
early this afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$919
WGUS85 KPUB 110251
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
851 PM MDT Sat Jun 10 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Releases from the Pueblo Reservoir due to snow melt in the high
country...will cause the Arkansas River at La Junta to remain around
minor flood stage through at least Wednesday 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.
&&
COC089-111451-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170615T0600Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170608T1742Z.170609T2000Z.170614T1800Z.UU/
851 PM MDT Sat Jun 10 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until late Wednesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 PM Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$357
WGUS85 KPUB 111327
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
727 AM MDT Sun Jun 11 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Snow melt across the high country and releases from the Pueblo
Reservoir will keep river levels running high. Levels are expected
to fluctuate around a minor flood stage of 11.0 feet over the next
several days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-120127-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170608T1742Z.170609T2000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
727 AM MDT Sun Jun 11 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 AM Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 11.1 feet by early this evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$154
WGUS85 KPUB 120333
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
933 PM MDT Sun Jun 11 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Snow melt across the high country and releases from the Pueblo
Reservoir will keep river levels running high. Levels are expected
to fluctuate around a minor flood stage of 11.0 feet 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.
&&
COC089-121533-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170608T1742Z.170609T2000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
933 PM MDT Sun Jun 11 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:15 PM Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tonight and
continue to rise to near 11.1 feet by early tomorrow evening.
additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$608
WGUS85 KPUB 121249
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
649 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Snow melt across the high country and releases from the Pueblo
Reservoir will keep river levels running high. Levels are expected
to fluctuate around a minor flood stage of 11.0 feet over the next
several days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-130049-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170617T1200Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170608T1742Z.170609T2000Z.170617T0000Z.UU/
649 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Saturday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 AM Monday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early
this evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$769
WGUS85 KPUB 130236
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
836 PM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Snow melt across the high country and releases from the Pueblo
Reservoir will keep river levels running high. Levels are expected
to fluctuate around a minor flood stage of 11.0 feet 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.
&&
COC089-131436-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170617T1200Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170608T1742Z.170609T2000Z.170617T0000Z.UU/
836 PM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Saturday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 PM Monday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage after
midnight Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$017
WGUS85 KPUB 131322
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
722 AM MDT Tue Jun 13 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.Snow melt across the high country and releases from the Pueblo
Reservoir will keep river levels running high. Levels are expected
to fluctuate around a minor flood stage of 11.0 feet over the next
several days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...
Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During a flood...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially
deadly...fast flowing flood water.
Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar.
&&
COC089-140122-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170617T1800Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170608T1742Z.170609T2000Z.170617T0600Z.UU/
722 AM MDT Tue Jun 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early
Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Minor agricultural flooding occurs.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$241
WGUS85 KPUB 141253
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
653 AM MDT Wed Jun 14 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.
.River levels have dropped below flood stage. However, flows will remain high due to continued snow melt.
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.
&&
COC089-141323-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170617T1800Z/
/LXHC2.1.ER.170608T1742Z.170609T2000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
653 AM MDT Wed Jun 14 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Arkansas River At La Junta.
* At 6:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage at 10.8 feet
early this evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...The river is bankfull.
&&
LAT...LON 3804 10356 3808 10341 3812 10321 3805 10321
3802 10337 3798 10361
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 6:19 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Huerfano | 41 min |
| Jun 8, 6:56 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 49 min | |
| Jun 8, 7:05 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 40 min |
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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.