Estado do tempo em Colorado State Patrol Troop 2A

Flood Warning issued June 15 at 7:01AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inColorado...Arkansas River At Canon City affecting Fremont County.Arkansas River At La Junta affecting Otero County.Arkansas River NEAR Avondale affecting Pueblo County..Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the riverflows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.For the Lower Arkansas River...including Avondale, La Junta...Minorflooding is forecast.* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.* WHERE...Arkansas River at Canon City.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor flood. Minor overbank flow occursinto low lying areas along river. Water overtops screens at CanonCity water supply intake* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 6:15 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet.- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady below floodstage at 9.4 feet.- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of9.5 feet on 05/26/1984.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodCaution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feetand 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 Saturday evening.this evening at715 PM MDT.

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