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  1. Mandatory evacuation orders are issued along the Navajo River, San Juan River, and in flood-prone areas of Rio Blanco County.

River Flow Projections Show Rising Levels in San Juan, Navajo, and Rio Blanco Rivers

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The National Water Prediction Service released flow projections indicating rising levels for several rivers. The San Juan River near Pagosa Springs is anticipated to crest at 16.97 feet by midnight on November 2. The Rio Blanco near Pagosa Springs is expected to reach 7.66 feet, while the Navajo River near Chromi is anticipated to reach 5.58 feet. A flood warning is in effect for the San Juan River until 11 p.m. on November 2.

From pagosasun.com

Why it matters

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Mandatory evacuation orders are currently in effect along the Navajo River, San Juan River, and in flood-prone areas of Rio Blanco County. The rising water levels necessitate emergency response and could impact local infrastructure and municipal operations.

Mandatory evacuation orders are issued along the Navajo River, San Juan River, and in flood-prone areas of Rio Blanco County.

From pagosasun.com

Who's involved

  • San Juan RiverSan Juan River, subject to a flood warning and anticipated cresting.
  • Navajo RiverNavajo River, subject to rising levels and evacuation warnings.
  • Rio BlancoRio Blanco, a river anticipated to reach 7.66 feet near Pagosa Springs.
  • Archuleta CountyArchuleta County, which is subject to flooding events related to the rivers.
  • Pagosa SpringsPagosa Springs, where the San Juan and Rio Blanco river levels are being forecast.
  • ColoradoColorado, the state where these river conditions are occurring.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Archuleta CountySpeculative

    Archuleta County might face increased local economic disruption and costs due to emergency response related to river cresting.

  • Pagosa SpringsSpeculative

    Pagosa Springs could see increased municipal operational costs due to flood warnings and river cresting.

  • Colorado Department of TransportationSpeculative

    Colorado Department of Transportation might face increased construction disruption costs and risk of road damage from the flood forecast.

  • San Juan CountySpeculative

    San Juan County could incur infrastructure costs and require emergency response due to flood warnings and cresting.

  • LewisSpeculative

    Lewis might see increased operational costs and risk as high water levels strain water sanitation districts.

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