River Statement
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
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084 FGUS85 KPUB 140151 RVSPUB COC015-043-065-101-141200- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 751 PM MDT Thu Jun 13 2024 High flows continue for the Upper Arkansas River due to snow melt, and for portions of the Lower Arkansas River due to reservoir releases. Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm MDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Arkansas River Nepesta 16.5 15.7 Thu 7 pm MDT 15.4 15.5 15.5 Parkdale 9.0 7.4 Thu 6 pm MDT 7.3 7.3 7.2 Leadville 9.0 7.6 Thu 7 pm MDT 8.0 7.9 7.9 Wellsville 9.0 7.3 Thu 7 pm MDT 7.3 7.3 7.3 Salida 8.0 6.5 Thu 7 pm MDT 6.5 6.6 6.5 Portland 9.0 7.0 Thu 7 pm MDT 7.1 7.0 6.9 High flows and elevated river levels from snowmelt runoff and reservoir releases will continue for the Arkansas River, from Leadville down to La Junta. Cold, swift flowing water and unstable stream banks pose a hazard for those near the river. Heed all directives and orders from law enforcement and local emergency management. Do not enter the river! $$