…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Colorado…
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County.
For the Purgatoire River…including Las Animas…Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT…High flow is traveling down the Upper Purgatoire from recent
rains, and may lead to flooding near Las Animas.
* WHERE…Purgatoire River near Las Animas.
* WHEN…Until late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS…At 9.0 feet, Minor Flood. Minor agricultural flooding
occurs into low lying areas along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:15 PM MDT Tuesday the stage was 9.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM MDT Tuesday was 9.3 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
– Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.8
feet on 06/06/1949.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and 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 Wednesday morning at 900 AM MDT.
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