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1. 2 Oct 25 2:39 PM

   Evacuations and road closures remain in place as floodwaters recede slowly

   As of Sunday, floodwaters began to recede in southwest Colorado but evacuations and road closures remained active across several counties where water continued to spill over riverbanks. A catastrophic flooding warning remained in effect along the San Juan River in Colorado's Montezuma County and Utah's San Juan County until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Many residents remained trapped Sunday despite declining water levels.

   “Although floodwaters are beginning to recede, continued incoming weather is affecting rescue and response efforts.”

   1. 2 outlets Evacuations, road closures remain active for ‘catastrophic flooding’ in southwest Colorado

      first by Mastodon, 13d ago · also Denver Post

   2. 1 outlet Flooding and road closures impact southwest and south-central Colorado

      first by Colorado Department of Transportation (.gov), 15d ago

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     The Denver Post: Evacuations, road closures remain active for ‘catastrophic flooding’ in southwest Colorado Colorado National Guard activated Saturday to assist with flooding https://www. denverpost.com/2026/10/25/colo rado-flooding-floods-evacuations-road-closures/ # COwx # flooding # climateemergency

     ai6yr@m.ai6yr.orgMastodon13d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗

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     https://www. europesays.com/thestates/98003/ Southwestern Colorado flooding by the numbers: 540 damaged homes, 40 rescue missions and counting # Colorado # SouthwestColoradoFloods2026

     us@pubeurope.comMastodon10d agoview on Mastodon ↗

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2. backgroundOct 25

   New storms continue through weekend as San Juan River approaches critical levels — Additional storms brought new surges of moisture and flooding after Friday's peak, continuing through the weekend. The National Weather Service warned that the San Juan River near the Colorado-Utah border would crest just under 30 feet early Monday morning—down from earlier forecasts of 43 feet—with the last comparable flood cresting at 32 feet in September 1927.

3. backgroundOct 25

   Archuleta County reports widespread catastrophic infrastructure damage — Archuleta County Sheriff Mike Le Roux told the Associated Press that the county sustained widespread catastrophic infrastructure damage on state, county, and private land, with water volumes described as unprecedented. Damage assessment and repair costs were not immediately available.

4. 1 Oct 24

   Colorado National Guard activated with 100 members, helicopters, and tactical vehicles

   Saturday, the Colorado National Guard deployed nearly 100 members, two helicopters, and 30 tactical vehicles to flood-affected areas. In one rescue, a National Guard helicopter hoisted a couple and their pets from a recreational vehicle swept away by floodwaters.

   “We are rapidly mobilizing to help our neighbors respond to this emergency. The Colorado National Guard has the capability to save lives, reduce suffering, and protect property.”

5. backgroundOct 18

   San Juan River in Pagosa Springs crests at 15 feet, highest in 115 years — The San Juan River peaked at 15 feet in Pagosa Springs on Friday morning, marking the highest level in 115 years. The water level was well over 2 feet higher than a 100-year flood from just over a year prior.

6. backgroundOct 18

   Heavy rain drenches southwest Colorado, triggering record flooding — More than 5 inches of rain fell across southwest Colorado during the week, raising rivers to heights not seen in more than a century. The flooding spread across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, evacuating hundreds of homes and leaving residents without electricity.