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The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Colorado Purgatoire River Near Las Animas affecting Bent County. For the Purgatoire Riverincluding Las Anima
S: Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
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 AM MDT Tuesday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 10.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon to 3.0 feet Saturday evening. It will rise to 3.1 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 05/31/1995. - 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 this evening at 915 PM MDT.