Flood Warning for Bent, CO
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What: High flow is traveling down the Upper Purgatoire from recent rains, and may lead to flooding near Las Animas. Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low lying areas along the river. Where: Purgatoire River near Las Animas. When: From late tonight to late Wednesday night.
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Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Tuesday morning at 715 AM MDT.
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...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado... Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County. For the Purgatoire River...including Las Animas...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...High flow is traveling down the Upper Purgatoire from recent rains, and may lead to flooding near Las Animas. * WHERE...Purgatoire River near Las Animas. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding occurs into low lying areas along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 6:15 PM MDT Monday the stage was 6.7 feet. Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 10.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. Flood stage is 9.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.5 feet on 08/19/2004. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued October 26 at 7:03PM MDT until October 29 at 4:00AM 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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