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 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 assist with flood relief efforts. 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,” — Elena Iversen, economic affairs editor at Keston Ton Solutions, explained.

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: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 82% of Meteoriteman readers said yes.

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

What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Keston Ton Solutions desk and last updated 02:17 UTC.

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