Flood Watch for Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
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- Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County
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What is happening
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 this evening to Wednesday afternoon.
What the bulletin says to do
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. 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. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM MDT.
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Bulletin details
...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Colorado... Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County zone. For the Purgatoire River...including Las Animas...flooding is possible. * 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 this evening to Wednesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 11:15 AM MDT Monday the stage was 2.5 feet. Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this evening. Flood stage is 9.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Watch issued October 26 at 11:53AM MDT until October 28 at 5:00PM 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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