Mandatory evacuations and closures continue amid flooding in southwest Colorado – Denver7

Mandatory evacuations and closures continue amid flooding in southwest Colorado  Denver7

No injuries or missing people have been reported as severe rainfall forced evacuations in southwest Colorado before dangerous flooding, officials said Monday morning.The San Juan River at Pagosa Springs reached nearly 17 feet Sunday night. It was previously expected to crest as high as almost 20 feet.Officials in multiple communities including Archuleta County and the Town of South Fork issued mandatory evacuation orders or urged residents to leave before water levels peaked. Officials told people in low-lying areas around Pagosa Springs to evacuate immediately. Agencies including the National Guard helped thousands of people along the Rio Grande River and South Fork of the Rio Grande evacuate Sunday.If you need help evacuating due to medical or accessibility needs, call 719-657-4221.

Rio Grande County has emergency flooding information on its website.In an update Tuesday, the La Plata County Government said that residents from Hermosa Creek to Trimble Lane on both sides of Highway 550 west of the Animas River should prepare for evacuation. The La Plata County Fairgrounds and Event Center is set up as an evacuation center.Conejos County Sheriff Garth Crowther shares that all areas are moved to pre-evacuation status at 9 a.m. except for the following areas: 1. Ortiz 2. Guadalupe 3. San AntonioOrtiz, Guadalupe, San Antonio remain under evacuation.Sheriff Crowther is currently flying over the area and is assessing