River Statement
Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO

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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
840 AM MDT Tue Jun 18 2024

High flows will continue along the Arkansas River due to snow melt
and reservoir releases.

              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (6 am MDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri

Arkansas River
Wellsville    9.0   7.1   Tue 8 am MDT 7.0   6.9   6.8
Avondale      7.0   6.5   Tue 8 am MDT 6.1   6.1   6.1

 High flows and elevated river levels from snowmelt runoff and
 reservoir releases will continue for the Arkansas River, from
 Leadville down to La Junta.  Cold, swift flowing water and unstable
 stream banks pose a hazard for those near the river.  Heed all
 directives and orders from law enforcement and local emergency
 management.
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