The National Weather Service is calling for a flood watch for the western half of the San Luis Valley, including
Antonito, Del Norte, Monte Vista and Alamosa through Tuedsay. Overnight reports indicate worsening flooding along the Rio Grande and Conejos River. Several evacuation orders are in effect as well as road closures.
According to a post by Rio Grande County a mandatory evacuation is in effect for the following areas:
Del Norte:
• Rio Grande River from County Road 18 to Del Norte.
• Town of Del Norte from the Rio Grande River south to 4th Street.
• Eastern town limits of Del Norte to the intersection of Highway 160 and County Road 5N.
South Fork:
• South Fork of the Rio Grande from Wolf Creek Ranches on Highway 160 to the confluence, including Beaver Creek Estates.
• Rio Grande River from River Greens at the confluence to County Road 18.
Pagosa Springs will close to all incoming traffic at 2 p.m. Sunday, deputies said. Traffic will be allowed to leave the area, but all incoming traffic will be stopped. Re-entry will not be permitted. Residents will not be able to return until authorities determine it is safe.
A Flood Watch also started at 5 a.m. Sunday morning for much of the Four Corners region, including Durango, Cortez, Ignacio, Silverton and Pagosa Springs. These are developing stores.
