Brīdinājumi, Pueblo Fire Department Station 7

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 8:08PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado... Arkansas River At Canon City affecting Fremont County. Arkansas River Above Pueblo affecting Pueblo County. Arkansas River NEAR Avondale affecting Pueblo County Arkansas River at La Junta affecting Otero County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. For the Upper Arkansas River...including Canon City...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Lower Arkansas River...including Pueblo, Avondale and La Junta...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Arkansas River above Pueblo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water begins to threaten low spots in some local roads. Minor overbank flow into low spots along the river occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM MDT Tuesday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected remain around flood stage of 8.0 feet through the period. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.7 feet on 06/08/2010. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 815 AM MDT.