River Statement
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
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015 FGUS85 KPUB 121931 RVSPUB COC089-101-130330- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 131 PM MDT Wed Jun 12 2024 Reservoir Releases Continue to Impact Lower Arkansas River Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Arkansas River Pueblo 8.0 7.6 Wed 12 pm MD 7.6 7.6 7.6 Avondale 7.0 8.3 Wed 1 pm MDT 8.1 8.1 8.1 Nepesta 16.5 15.9 Wed 12 pm MD 15.7 15.7 15.8 Fowler 13.5 13.0 Wed 12 pm MD 12.9 12.9 12.8 Rocky Ford 10.0 4.8 Wed 12 pm MD 5.0 4.9 4.9 La Junta 11.0 11.3 Wed 12 pm MD 11.5 11.2 11.2 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! $$