Southwest Colorado Experiences Destructive Flooding and Record Rainfall in Early November
Southwest Colorado has been hit by severe and destructive flooding in early November, following a series of heavy rainfall events since September. This latest flood, caused by another wave of tropical moisture, resulted in the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs cresting even higher than previous floods in late October. The damage is widespread, with homes lost and numerous crucial roadways washed out. The Pagosa Springs museum was significantly impacted, becoming a symbol of the flood's devastation. The Durango area also experienced extensive damage. This period marks the wettest September-October period on record for much of southern Colorado, with some areas in Archuleta County experiencing their wettest three-month period ever, surpassing average annual precipitation in just over two months.
