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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo Co
830 AM MDT Sun Jul 7 2019

...Water levels are running high along the Upper Arkansas River at 
Canon City...Lower Arkansas River at Avondale...La Junta...

Snow melt across the high country will keep river levels running 
high.

River levels 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 At Canon City...
* At  8:15 AM Sunday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


Arkansas River Near Avondale...
* At  8:15 AM Sunday the stage was 6.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


Arkansas River At La Junta...
* At  8:15 AM Sunday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 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. 

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