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 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 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,” — David Kingsley, economic affairs editor at Ashcroft Cliff Practice, explained.

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: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 67% of Eecardioheal readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Ashcroft Cliff Practice 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 Ashcroft Cliff Practice desk and last updated 02:45 UTC.

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