Damage Estimates After Historic Floods in Southwestern Colorado
Durango, Pagosa Springs, and Vallecito were severely affected by the high water.
The cities of Durango and Pagosa Springs, along with the town of Vallecito, are still calculating the damage after six days of heavy rain and flooding that began in October.
It's still too early to assess a dollar amount. It's a very fluid number right now.
According to Pagosa Springs town manager David Harris, emergency responders lifted evacuation zones for 390 affected homes in La Plata County, but some roads remain impassable.
- The La Plata County Emergency Operations Center created a webpage with FAQs for evacuees, including emergency information, evacuation procedures, resources, and recovery information.
- Both the Animas River and the San Juan River rose to historic levels during the storms.
Author's summary: Floods in southwestern Colorado cause significant damage.