National Weather Service updates forecast to 19.71-foot crest, exceeding 1911 record
3 Nov 1 12:59 PM · 10d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 3 of 3
The San Juan River's expected peak is revised to 19.71 feet—more than 4 feet higher than last week's floods and approximately 2 feet higher than the historic October 1911 flood of 17.8 feet. Officials describe the event as 'potentially catastrophic' with 'extensive damage expected.'
“Do not wait for the water to rise. Do not wait for another warning. Leave now. Our ability to respond during the worst of this storm will be extremely limited.”
Archuleta County Sheriff's OfficeVicki Shaffer Archuleta County Sheriff's Office spokespersonArchuleta County Sheriff's Office County emergency management authorityNational Weather Service Federal weather and flood forecasting agencyConejos County Sheriff's Office County emergency management authority
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Oh boy. San Juan River in Pagosa Springs is already at a higher level than last month's flood, with a projected peak of 22.11 feet. That's over *4 feet* higher than the highest crest on record (October 1911). #COwx
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Message from the Town of Pagosa Springs November 01, 2026 URGENT FLOOD WARNING: MANDATORY EVACUATIONS- LEAVE NOW The Town of Pagosa Springs is urging residents in designated evacuation areas to leave immediately as updated forecasts indicate the San Juan River could reach potentially historic flood levels tonight. According to Archuleta County's…
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Some tentative good news for Pagosa Springs: the San Juan River crested last night at a height of 16.81 feet, and it is forecast to recede below flood stage tonight. 16.81' = below much more dire forecasts. Still: serious flooding is ongoing across SW CO this morning. #COwx
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