Flood Advisory for Pueblo, CO
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive runoff from the Aspen Acres burn scar is expected. Impacts: At 6.0 feet, The river is bankfull near Avondale. Where: Arkansas River near Arkansas R near Avondale. When: From early this morning to late tonight.
What the bulletin says to do
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 145 PM MDT.
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...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Colorado... Arkansas River NEAR Arkansas R near Avondale affecting Pueblo County. ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Colorado... St. Charles River At St Charles R at Vineland affecting Pueblo County. For the Lower Arkansas River...including Arkansas R near Avondale... elevated river levels are forecast. For the Saint Charles River...including St Charles R at Vineland... elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff from the Aspen Acres burn scar is expected. * WHERE...Arkansas River near Arkansas R near Avondale. * WHEN...From early this morning to late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, The river is bankfull near Avondale. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1:15 AM MDT Monday the stage was 3.3 feet. Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0 feet this morning. Action stage is 6.0 feet. Flood stage is 7.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 1:36AM MDT until August 18 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Pueblo CO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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