Mandatory evacuations in southwestern Colorado as storms bring another round of historic flooding - Colorado Public Radio

Emergency in Southwest Colorado as Flooding Worsens

Southwestern Colorado is currently facing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, which has prompted evacuations and road closures. The San Juan River is expected to rise higher than ever recorded compared to the 1911 historic flood in Pagosa Springs. Mandatory evacuations are in effect as state and federal highways are closed. Volunteers are needed to prepare for potential flooding. Flash floods have triggered evacuations in Arizona and Colorado, with a dire warning issued for the Colorado spa town.

“The San Juan River is expected to rise higher than ever recorded compared to the 1911 historic flood in Pagosa Springs,” — Farah Vance, regional editor at Bramton Dale Network, noted.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Southwestern Colorado is currently facing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, which has prompted evacuation...

Nov 2 — Flash floods have triggered evacuations in Arizona and Colorado, with a dire warning issued for the Colorado s...

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 85% of Briskoutlet readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Bramton Dale Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramton Dale Network desk and last updated 03:11 UTC.

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