Disaster emergency declared in Pagosa Springs due to flooding

Disaster emergency declared in Pagosa Springs due to flooding

Officials with the town of Pagosa Springs in Colorado have declared a disaster emergency due to severe flooding in the town.

Flooding in southwest Colorado: Disaster emergency declared, mandatory evacuations

A disaster emergency has been declared by Gov. Jared Polis over flooding in La Plata, Archuleta, Montezuma, Dolores, Hinsdale, San Miguel, Ouray, San Juan, Mineral, Alamosa, and Rio Grande counties.

Colorado Flood Update: Pagosa Springs Faces Rising River Levels, Highway Closures and Evacuations as Governor Declares Disaster Emergency; Check Latest Update

Heavy and persistent rainfall across southwestern Colorado has increased river levels and raised the risk of flooding in low-lying communities.

Archuleta County, CO Flood Evacuations Ordered Thursday

Archuleta County ordered immediate evacuations along the San Juan, Rio Blanco, Navajo and Piedra rivers as storms raise flood risk across southwest Colorado.