River Statement
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
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877 FGUS85 KPUB 071323 RVSPUB COC015-043-065-072130- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 723 AM MDT Fri Jun 7 2024 ...High flows expected along the upper Arkansas River due to snowmelt.. Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am MDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Arkansas River Parkdale 9.0 6.6 Fri 6 am MDT 7.0 7.0 7.0 Salida 8.0 6.0 Fri 6 am MDT 6.3 6.4 6.4 Wellsville 9.0 7.1 Fri 6 am MDT 7.2 7.3 7.3 Canon City 10.0 9.0 Fri 6 am MDT 9.3 9.4 9.4 Leadville 9.0 8.0 Fri 7 am MDT 8.2 8.5 8.6 Recent warm temperatures are producing rapid snowmelt over the higher terrain along the upper reaches of the Arkansas River, from the headwaters near Leadville, down to near Canon City. Water levels and flows are forecast to increase through today. At this time, river levels are expected to remain below flood stage, however, swift flows and cold water temperatures will be dangerous. Stay away from fast flowing water! $$