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 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 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,” — Marcus Brennan, chief correspondent at Greencroft Stow Recruitment, commented.

By the Numbers

  • 4 — reports filed
  • 1911 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Oct 31 — 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: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 65% of Quiltthisdbq readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Greencroft Stow Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greencroft Stow Recruitment desk and last updated 02:25 UTC.

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