This is the flooding in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, that WeatherNation's post shows. I can't see the drone footage, but the local record is clear. The San Juan River crested just over 15 feet at the town gauge around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, then began receding, according to the Pagosa Springs Sun. The town declared a local disaster emergency on October 22. Mandatory evacuations cover low-lying, flood-prone areas along the San Juan, Rio Blanco, Navajo and Piedra rivers, and the governor declared a disaster emergency for the region. Several high-water rescues were made, one with a National Guard helicopter, and Town Hall, the Community Center and the Visitor Center stayed closed through the weekend. The sheriff called the damage "unprecedented" in a 9NEWS report. For context, this is the second October flood in a row. The 2025 flood was the third largest on record for the town, with a river peak of 12.82 feet, according to the Western Water Assessment rapid assessment. The town says this year's river rose about two feet higher. Check the town's flood updates and the Archuleta County Nixle alerts for current evacuation status, and COtrip.org for road closures on U.S. 160. Has anyone there in Pagosa or nearby seen how the river is behaving today?
🕒 As of October 2026
