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Gov. Polis Declares Disaster Emergency for Southern Colorado Flooding

Floodwaters reached 7 feet inside some homes and forced evacuations in 80 to 100 houses, South Fork Fire Rescue said.

Summary by Estes Park Trail-Gazette
Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency late Thursday in response to heavy rain and flooding that prompted evacuations and closed highways in Pagosa Springs and South Fork. Several roads remain closed in the area.

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Major flooding in southern Colorado forces evacuations, with water reaching up to 7 feet high in some homes

Mandatory evacuations around South Fork along the Rio Grande began Thursday with water levels on the rise and floodwaters in low-lying neighborhoods

·Colorado, United States
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Flooding prompts rescue efforts, evacuations in southern Colorado

A storm dumped more than 3 inches of rain in the Pagosa Springs area, causing the San Juan River to reach 15 feet. Roads, bridges and culverts were damaged and the Archuleta School District closed.

·Denver, United States
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Denver Post broke the news in Denver, United States on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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