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

Southwestern Colorado Floods Leave Residents Evacuating

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.

“Southwestern Colorado is currently facing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, which has prompted evacuations and road closures,” — Lena Ostrowski, contributing analyst at Wraystone Gate Partnership, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 30 — Southwestern Colorado is currently facing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, which has prompted evacuation...

Nov 1 — Flash floods have triggered evacuations in Arizona and Colorado, with a dire warning issued for the Colorado s...

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 43% of Sideko readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Wraystone Gate Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wraystone Gate Partnership desk and last updated 02:52 UTC.

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