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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
135 PM MDT Mon Jun 17 2019

...Water levels are running high along the Upper Arkansas River at 
Leadville...Salida...Wellsville...Parkdale...Canon City...Portland...
Lower Arkansas River at Pueblo...and La Junta...

The snow in the high country is melting and runoff is causing the 
Arkansas River to run high from the headwaters to Pueblo Dam. 
Further out in the plains, high water is affecting the river near La 
Junta.

River levels in these areas are expected to remain within 
banks...but the high flows will still be dangerous. Those 
participating in activities near the water are advised to use extreme 
caution. Strong currents could quickly become a safety hazard. 

Following is the latest available information...

Arkansas River Above Pueblo...
* At  1:15 PM Monday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


Arkansas River At La Junta...
* At  1:15 PM Monday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


Arkansas River Near Leadville...
* At  1:15 PM Monday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


Arkansas River At Salida...
* At  1:15 PM Monday the stage was 6.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


Arkansas River Near Wellsville...
* At  1:15 PM Monday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


Arkansas River At Parkdale...
* At 12:45 PM Monday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


Arkansas River At Canon City...
* At 12:15 PM Monday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


Arkansas River At Portland...
* At  1:15 PM Monday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


High flows are not uncommon this time of year...but they still pose a
serious threat to persons in or near the water. Each year...high 
flows result in mishaps that are sometimes fatal. 

Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During high water...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially 
deadly...fast flowing water. 

Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest 
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes 
above the map. 

$$ 

AJA