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...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Colorado...
Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County zone.
For the Purgatoire River...including Las Animas...flooding is possible.
* 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...From this evening to Wednesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM MDT Monday the stage was 2.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM MDT.
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