Alert archive / Colorado / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 4, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this river flood warning at Aug 1, 2021, 5:00 AM MDT for Pueblo County, Colorado. It was in force for 26 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 1, 2021, 5:00 AM MDT (11:00 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 2, 2021, 7:20 AM MDT
- In force
- 26 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Pueblo County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:00 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 near Avondale (ADLC2). The gauge peaked at 7.29 ft at Aug 1, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT.
- Action stage
- 6 ft
- Minor stage
- 7 ft
- Moderate stage
- 10 ft
- Major stage
- 12 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07109500, 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.
808
WGUS45 KPUB 011100
FLWPUB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
500 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...The National Weather Service in Pueblo CO has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
For the Lower Arkansas River...including Avondale...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM MDT, or
sooner if necessary.
&&
COC101-012300-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FL.W.0004.210801T1100Z-210802T0200Z/
/ADLC2.1.ER.210801T1023Z.210801T1200Z.210801T1400Z.UU/
500 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* From early this morning to this evening.
* At 4:45 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:45 AM MDT Sunday was 7.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.3 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor lowland flooding occurs
near Avondale
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.8
feet on 04/24/1942.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Avondale 7.0 7.2 Sun 4 am MDT 4.3 3.7 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
Cohen4 follow-up statements
300
WGUS85 KPUB 011129
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
529 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
For the Lower Arkansas River...including Avondale...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM MDT, or
sooner if necessary.
&&
COC101-020145-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210802T0200Z/
/ADLC2.1.ER.210801T1023Z.210801T1200Z.210801T1400Z.UU/
529 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* Until this evening.
* At 5:00 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to
continue.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:00 AM MDT Sunday was 7.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.3 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor lowland flooding occurs
near Avondale
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.8
feet on 04/24/1942.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Avondale 7.0 7.2 Sun 5 am MDT 4.3 3.7 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
Cohen044
WGUS85 KPUB 011919
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
119 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
.Minor flooding will continue on the Arkansas River at Avondale
through tonight before water levels gradually recede towards morning.
For the Lower Arkansas River...including Avondale...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 130 AM MDT.
&&
COC101-020730-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210802T1800Z/
/ADLC2.1.ER.210801T1023Z.210801T1130Z.210802T0600Z.UU/
119 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 1:00 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 7.0 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor lowland flooding occurs
near Avondale
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.8
feet on 04/24/1942.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Avondale 7.0 6.7 Sun 1 pm MDT 6.4 4.6 4.2
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
KT905
WGUS85 KPUB 020207
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
807 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
.Minor flooding will continue on the Arkansas River at Avondale
through tonight before water levels gradually recede towards morning.
For the Lower Arkansas River...including Avondale...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 815 AM MDT.
&&
COC101-021415-
/O.CON.KPUB.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210802T1800Z/
/ADLC2.1.ER.210801T1023Z.210801T1130Z.210802T0600Z.UU/
807 PM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM MDT Sunday the stage was 6.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet
just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor lowland flooding occurs
near Avondale
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.8
feet on 04/24/1942.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Arkansas River
Avondale 7.0 6.5 Sun 7 pm MDT 4.8 4.0 4.3
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
KS452
WGUS85 KPUB 021320
FLSPUB
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
720 AM MDT Mon Aug 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Colorado...
Arkansas River Near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.
COC101-021430-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210802T1320Z/
/ADLC2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
720 AM MDT Mon Aug 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Arkansas River Near Avondale has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Arkansas River Near Avondale.
* At 7:00 AM MDT Monday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.5 feet Tuesday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Arkansas River
Avondale 7.0 5.4 Mon 7 am MDT 4.5 4.2 4.3
&&
LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
$$
GHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 6:00 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Costilla, Huerfano | 3 hr |
| Jul 31, 6:02 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Huerfano | 28 min |
| Jul 31, 6:11 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Pueblo | 2 hr |
| Jul 31, 6:12 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 33 min |
| Jul 31, 6:20 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Huerfano, Las Animas | 3 hr |
| Jul 31, 6:20 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 40 min |
| Jul 31, 6:21 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Baca | 3 hr |
| Jul 31, 6:27 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 33 min |
| Jul 31, 6:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 31 min |
| Jul 31, 6:37 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Huerfano | 38 min |
| Jul 31, 6:39 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 36 min |
| Jul 31, 6:52 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 22 min |
| Jul 31, 7:01 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 44 min |
| Jul 31, 7:05 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 40 min | |
| Jul 31, 7:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 35 min | |
| Jul 31, 7:13 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 32 min |
| Jul 31, 7:20 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Huerfano | 40 min |
| Jul 31, 7:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Huerfano | 61 min |
| Jul 31, 7:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 51 min |
| Jul 31, 8:28 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 3 hr |
| Jul 31, 8:28 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas, Pueblo | 47 min |
| Jul 31, 8:50 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 40 min |
| Jul 31, 10:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 49 min |
| Jul 31, 10:45 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 4 hr |
| Jul 31, 11:24 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Bent, Otero | 4 hr |
| Jul 31, 11:41 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 4 hr |
| Aug 1, 2:43 AM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 3 hr |
| Aug 1, 3:04 AM MDT | Flash Flood Watch | PUB | Conejos, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache | 18 hr |
| Aug 1, 3:29 AM MDT | River Flood Watch | PUB | Pueblo | 94 min |
| Aug 1, 3:30 AM MDT | River Flood Watch | PUB | Pueblo | 4 hr |
| Aug 1, 5:44 AM MDT | Areal Flood Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 3 hr |
| Aug 1, 7:20 AM MDT | River Flood Watch | PUB | Otero | 14 hr |
| Aug 1, 2:47 PM MDT | Flash Flood Watch | PUB | Alamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, Fremont and 7 more | 32 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.