PROWERS, CO — ...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado...
Arkansas River At Lamar affecting Prowers County.
* WHAT...Flooding has been reported by emergency management.
* WHERE...Arkansas River at Lamar.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The river is bankfull. Minor overbank flow into lowlands along the river occurs near Lamar. Water flows into low lying meadows near County Road 13.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 PM MST Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6 feet late this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Prowers, CO can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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