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HYDROLOGIC STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
112 PM MDT SAT MAY 13 2017

...Water levels are running high along the Lower Arkansas River at 
Nepesta...Purgatoire River at Trinidad Lake...Las Animas...

Recent heavy rains upstream in the watershed will cause area 
rivers to run high during the next couple days.

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 Near Nepesta...
* At 12:15 PM Saturday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


Purgatoire River Below Trinidad Lake...
* At 12:30 PM Saturday the stage was 3.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


Purgatoire River Near Las Animas...
* At 12:15 PM Saturday the stage was 8.5 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 
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar. 

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