High Water Leads to Recreational Bans

Recreation bans and flood warnings are in place in several Colorado rivers and streams because of high water that makes it too dangerous for swimmers, people on inner tubes and rescuers.

A tubing ban has been issued for the north and south St. Vrain creeks and the St. Vrain River, which runs through Lyons and Longmont.

The Cache La Poudre and the South Platte are once again above flood stage and some sections of those rivers could stay on the high side until next week.

The Bureau of Reclamation has declared an emergency at Twin Lakes Reservoir near Durango and plans to release large amounts of water this weekend because rain has filled the reservoir to near capacity.

Forecasters say more rain is expected in Colorado this weekend.