U.S.WEATHER ALERT

San Juan River crest hits 14 feet as Pagosa Springs waits on more rain

Pagosa Springs officials had warned the San Juan River could top twenty feet; a county spokesperson says it reached about fourteen by sundown Sunday.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After Hours
Published 3:33 AM ET, Monday, November 2, 2026

At a glance

First reported by AP News: “Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town”, with reporting from Associated Press via Yahoo News Canada, Associated Press via vinnews.com, Yakima Herald (AP) and Sentinel Colorado (AP).
Covered on BBN on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 3:33 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Southwest.
BBN covered this story before: Royal warning, Wembanyama's big night, Southwest floods, Lions injury (November 1).

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AP NewsFlash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town
Associated Press via Yahoo News CanadaFlash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town - Yahoo News Canada November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
Associated Press via vinnews.comFlash Flooding Triggers Evacuations In Southwest And Dire Warning For Colorado Spa Town November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
Yakima Herald (AP)Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town November 1, 2026 · facts used on air
Sentinel Colorado (AP)Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town - Sentinel Colorado November 1, 2026 · facts used on air

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFlash flooding is still hitting the Southwest this morning, and Pagosa Springs, Colorado, a town of more than two thousand people known for its hot springs, is bracing.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBy sundown Sunday the San Juan River had crested at about fourteen feet, according to a county spokesperson, after officials warned it could top twenty feet and bring potentially catastrophic flooding.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd the rain isn't done?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe weather service estimates as much as four inches could fall across the region, fueled by a series of Pacific storm systems.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIn neighboring La Plata County, all public roads are closed.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn Sedona, officials rescued residents trapped in their homes, and one resident said she had never seen rescuers using helicopters out of neighborhoods.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorArizona's governor, Katie Hobbs, says state air rescue crews are helping with rooftop evacuations while transportation crews clear debris.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe crest came in well under the forecast, and officials are still watching the river.