River Statement
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
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580 FGUS85 KPUB 131552 RVSPUB COC089-101-140000- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 952 AM MDT Thu Jun 13 2024 Reservoir Releases Continue to Impact Lower Arkansas River Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Arkansas River Pueblo 8.0 7.4 Thu 9 am MDT 7.3 7.3 7.3 Avondale 7.0 8.0 Thu 9 am MDT 7.8 7.8 7.8 Nepesta 16.5 15.8 Thu 9 am MDT 15.5 15.5 15.5 Fowler 13.5 13.0 Thu 9 am MDT 12.9 12.8 12.8 Rocky Ford 10.0 4.7 Thu 9 am MDT 4.7 4.5 4.5 La Junta 11.0 10.5 Thu 9 am MDT 10.7 10.2 10.2 High flows will continue for the lower Arkansas River due to releases from Pueblo Reservoir. River levels will remain near or above Minor Flood Stage for some locations, from Pueblo downstream through La Junta, until further notice. 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! $$