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<br />*** 'Rl,jm.ml')rQUl1l,jQQiKJ l!JPDArr15~~It!J~m'~ Q~~g~G i***. <br /> <br />This Update was prepared after the past weekend of hot weather, and is an update to the June 7, 1996 Weekly <br />Flood Outlook. <br /> <br />1) MAJOR BASIN SNOWPACK AS OF JUNE 10,1996 <br />Based on SNOTEL readings on June 10, 1996 the snowpack in Colorado's major river basins is decreasing at a <br />fairly rapid rate due to the hot and dry weather. <br /> <br />2) WEATHER FORECAST <br />There is no significant change in the weather forecast (see the June 7, 1996 Weekly Flood Outlook). <br /> <br />3) STREAMFLOW MEASUREMENTS <br />Streamflow measurements are being monitored by the State of Colorado's Division of Water Resources CDWR) <br />and the USGS. There were some moderate increases in stream flows at some locations, but no flows that cause <br />concern. A summary of recent peak streamflows for selected streams is shown in the table below: <br /> <br />iS~iN~i} <br />Tenmile Creek <br />Blue River <br />Yam aRiver <br />Clear Creek <br />Ea Ie River <br /> <br /> <br />:.r. ,.. .:.;..'a'u'-. '.' ..... ....... <br />"~ "".'<", <br />At Frisco <br />Above Dillon <br />At Steamboat S rin s <br />At Lawson <br />Near G sum <br /> <br />, ; ,'-' , ' <br />iOOte ~l\l~ij~~(l IDO,w <br />June 5,11:45 m <br />June 9, 8:45 am <br />June 9,11:00 m <br />June 10, 2:00 am <br />June 7,7:00 am <br /> <br />4) STREAMS UNDER WATCH <br />There is no significant change to the Streams Under Watch at this time. <br /> <br />5) SUMMARY INFORMATION <br />1. For most of Colorado, there is no longer a snowmelt flood threat for the 1996 runoff season. Flooding from the <br />1996 snowmelt runoff may be a problem for a few specific areas in the state. The streams under watch will be <br />monitored through the next week. <br /> <br />2. The streams under watch will continue to experience high flows during the next week or so, as the hot weather <br />melts the remaining snowpack. The flows will begin to taper off as the available snowpack diminishes. <br /> <br />3. Landowners located near the channels and floodplains of Tenmile Creek, the Blue River, the Yampa River, <br />Clear Creek, and the Eagle River, should be advised that those streams mav experience high flows during this <br />week. A review of the streamflows and snowpack for the past weekend indicates that it is unlikely that 1996 <br />peaks will reach levels experienced in 1995. <br /> <br />4. Local officials should obtain snowpack, temperature, and streamflow infonnation on their own or through the <br />Flood Task Force. Stay informed, especially if you are in one of the Streams Under Watch. <br /> <br />5. Local officials and citizens should be aware that Colorado's most severe floods have historically been <br />caused by thunderstorms and general rain, not by snowmelt runoff! <br /> <br />~ <br />