Flooding in Southern Colorado Forces Evacuations, Declares Disaster Emergency

• Floodwaters in southern Colorado have surged 7 feet inside homes, causing evacuations.
• The Rio Grande River crested due to heavy rainfall, prompting road closures and evacuations.
• A disaster emergency was declared in the Pagosa Springs area, with mandatory evacuations issued.
• No injuries or deaths have been reported, but evacuations remain in effect in the South Fork area.
• Flooding was especially pronounced in the Pagosa Springs area, with concerns that water levels will continue to rise.