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

Severe Flooding in Southwest Colorado Prompts Evacuations

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 to a critical level 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.

“Mandatory evacuations are in effect as state and federal highways are closed,” — Hugo Halloway, economic affairs editor at Oakburn Mere Media, noted.

Timeline

Oct 30 — 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? — 68% of Spbo readers said yes.

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

What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakburn Mere Media desk and last updated 03:11 UTC.

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