Southwestern Colorado Faces Historic Flooding

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 2, 2026 at 02:55

Mandatory evacuations in southwestern Colorado as storms bring another round of historic flooding - Colorado Public Radio — Southwestern Colorado Faces Historic Flooding

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 assist with flood relief efforts. Flash floods have triggered evacuations in Arizona and Colorado, with a dire warning issued for the Colorado spa town.

“Southwestern Colorado is currently facing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, which has prompted evacuations and road closures,” — Owen Marlowe, policy watcher at Wilstone Mere Practice, observed.

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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...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Wilstone Mere Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilstone Mere Practice desk and last updated 02:44 UTC.

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