Flood Advisory

...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Colorado...

Arkansas River NEAR Arkansas R near Avondale affecting Pueblo County.

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Colorado...

St. Charles River At St Charles R at Vineland affecting Pueblo County.

For the Lower Arkansas River...including Arkansas R near Avondale... elevated river levels are forecast. For the Saint Charles River...including St Charles R at Vineland... elevated river levels are forecast.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff from the Aspen Acres burn scar is expected.

* WHERE...Arkansas River near Arkansas R near Avondale.

* WHEN...From early this morning to late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, The river is bankfull near Avondale.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 AM MDT Monday the stage was 3.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0 feet this morning. - Action stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood