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HYDROLOGIC STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
1207 AM MDT WED MAY 10 2017

...Water levels are running high along the Purgatoire River at 
Madrid...

A combination of high country snow melt and heavy rainfall Tuesday
has produced elevated river levels. 

River levels are expected to remain within banks...but the high flows
will still be dangerous. Those participating in activities near the 
water are advised to use extreme caution. Strong currents could 
quickly become a safety hazard. 

Following is the latest available information...

Purgatoire River At Madrid...
* At 11:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 6.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* No flooding is currently forecast.


High flows are not uncommon this time of year...but they still pose a
serious threat to persons in or near the water. Each year...high 
flows result in mishaps that are sometimes fatal. 

Stay away from the banks of rivers and streams. During high water...
saturated banks can easily break off and fall into potentially 
deadly...fast flowing water. 

Stay tuned to your National Weather Service in Pueblo for the latest 
information. For the latest hydrologic forecasts and warnings...visit
the National Weather Service in Pueblo at weather.gov/pueblo. You can
link directly to the hydrology page by clicking on Rivers and Lakes 
under the Hydrology section of the left hand menu bar. 

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