Southwest Colorado Braces for More Rain and Flooding

Rain in southwestern Colorado raises rivers to levels unseen since the 1970s, water stored in one reservoir doubles

Tropical storms that drenched southwestern Colorado caused rivers to swell to levels unseen since the 1970s and doubled the amount of water in one small reservoir in La Plata County. Two storms in the Pacific, Hurricane Priscilla and tropical storm Raymond, dropped 512% of the normal amount of precipitation for southwestern Colorado for October.  Communities were just starting to recover Tuesday from flooding, evacuations and damage to roads and…

Warmer on Tuesday, with continued flood threats for parts of Colorado

Todays Forecast:More heavy rain will be possible over southwestern Colorado on Tuesday. Most of the heavier rain from last night will taper off this morning, but will give way to the potential for additional showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Closer to home, any rain that has fallen early this morning should wrap up before sunrise, with the exception of a few lingering showers on the eastern Plains. This afternoon and evening,…

Flooding prompts more evacuations in southwestern Colorado

Heavy rainfall in Pagosa Springs and La Plata County has caused significant flood damage and evacuations.

Southwest Colorado braces for more rain and flooding

DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – After major flooding over the weekend, southern Colorado is bracing for more rain set to hit overnight. Two of the most impacted communities are bracing for the next storm. "Mother nature provided a show like we haven't ever seen before," said Jesse Hensle, Vice President of Marketing for the Springs Resort. Story continues below Events: What’s happening in New Mexico October 10-16? ABQ Bruja Fest and more Trending: Har…

Raymond brings more rain, flood risk to storm-battered southwest Colorado

Remnants of a second tropical storm hitting southwest Colorado have triggered flood watches and warnings.