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 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.

“Volunteers are needed to prepare for potential flooding,” — Yusuf Calloway, staff writer at Walley Worth Practice, noted.

By the Numbers

  • 4 — reports filed
  • 1911 — mentions tracked

Timeline

Nov 1 — 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? — 51% of Tafenu readers said yes.

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

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walley Worth Practice desk and last updated 02:36 UTC.

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