Pagosa Springs Battles Historic Flooding, Braces for More Storms

On October 12th, 2025, communities in southwestern Colorado were drying out after historic flooding submerged parts of Pagosa Springs over the previous weekend. The town was left with standing water, debris, and closed roads, but officials reported no injuries or deaths.

The flood risk has decreased for now, but it's only a brief respite. The peak flow on the San Juan River reached nearly 8,300 cubic feet per second on Saturday evening, more than 10 times the river's normal rate. This was the third-highest flow ever recorded on the river in Pagosa Springs, with several record-setting floods occurring in the past six years, raising concerns about the increasing frequency of severe weather events.

The popular Springs Resort and Spa was also impacted by the floodwaters, with staff working overnight to protect the property. While losses were minimal, the resort is preparing for another round of storms expected on October 14th. Forecasters are warning that the brief break in the flooding won't last long, with a series of rain systems expected to return starting on October 14th, bringing heavy showers and thunderstorms through October 15th.

Local authorities say they will continue to monitor river levels closely and urge residents to heed any future evacuation notices.