Evacuations were ordered in downtown Farmington as river levels for the Animas, La Plata, and San Juan Rivers reached historic records, according to a November 2 report by the Tri-City Record.
Water levels in the Animas, La Plata, and San Juan Rivers have shattered historic records, causing significant regional impact.
In San Juan County, flooding was reported to have prompted evacuations for more than 74,000 residents. An update indicated that evacuations were ordered from the state line to the confluence.
Despite the flooding, the situation did not hamper San Juan County elections. Voter rolls saw an increase, and early turnout was reported to be around 20%.
Additional regional impacts included flood damage that prompted multiple repairs on Southwest Colorado roads. Additionally, Pagosa Springs reopened to traffic, though highway closures remained in the area.
In other regional news, firefighters stated that recent rains prevented a pipeline explosion from becoming much worse. Meanwhile, McGee Park in the Four Corners Stockyard is sheltering and caring for rescued animals receiving care.
