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Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town

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Briefings

Flash flooding in the U.S. Southwest triggered mandatory evacuations, with Colorado officials warning of catastrophic risks as the San Juan River forecast to crest at 19 feet. Residents in Pagosa Springs and Sedona were ordered to leave immediately, with multiple people trapped in homes. Rescue operations continued in Tucson, where a woman was pulled from a car stuck in a flooded wash. The event occurred on November 1, 2026, and the San Juan River cresting at 19 feet was the primary hazard.

Key points

• Colorado officials in Pagosa Springs warned of potentially catastrophic flooding as the San Juan River was forecast to crest at more than 19 feet Sunday night.
• Residents in Sedona, Arizona, were ordered to leave immediately as floodwaters were rising rapidly and multiple people were already trapped in their homes.

Context

Heavy rains and flash flooding have prompted mandatory evacuation orders in parts of the U.S. Southwest. The San Juan River cresting at 19 feet in Colorado and rapid rising waters in Sedona, Arizona, drove immediate evacuations and trapped residents in homes.

Limitations

Evacuation orders were issued for specific areas including Pagosa Springs, Sedona, and parts of the Southwest. Rescue operations occurred in Tucson, but the extent of trapped residents beyond the initial reports remains unverified. The San Juan River cresting at 19 feet was the primary hazard, and floodwater levels in other areas were not quantified.

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