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

Colorado Floods: Evacuations and Road Closures

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 4 feet higher 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 fill sandbags. Flash floods have triggered evacuations in Arizona and Colorado, with a dire warning issued for the Colorado spa town.

“Flash floods have triggered evacuations in Arizona and Colorado, with a dire warning issued for the Colorado spa town,” — Nadia Ashcombe, research director at Halstone Ford Media, observed.

By the Numbers

  • 4 — reports filed
  • 1911 — mentions tracked

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? — 87% of Sportandleisureks readers said yes.

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

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Halstone Ford Media desk and last updated 02:27 UTC.

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