River Statement
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
Versions:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
983 FGUS85 KPUB 181440 RVSPUB COC043-101-182245- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 840 AM MDT Tue Jun 18 2024 High flows will continue along the Arkansas River due to snow melt and reservoir releases. Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am MDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Arkansas River Wellsville 9.0 7.1 Tue 8 am MDT 7.0 6.9 6.8 Avondale 7.0 6.5 Tue 8 am MDT 6.1 6.1 6.1 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. $$