Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado...

...This is a PARTICULARY DANGEROUS SITUATION...

For the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs affecting Archuleta County.

.Significant and historic flooding is possible along the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs. Widespread rainfall is expected to begin early Sunday morning and continue through Monday morning. Excessive runoff will also increase flooding risks. The region should prepare for a dangerous and impactful flood event.

For the San Juan River...including Pagosa Springs...major flooding is forecast. This is a particularly dangerous situation.

* WHAT...Major flooding caused by excessive rainfall is forecast along the San Juan River. This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation.

* WHERE...San Juan River at Pagosa Springs.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Portions of San Juan Street are beginning to flood. Waters have reached the foundation of the Colorado Ranger Building.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 PM MDT Saturday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 17.0 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet on 10/05/1911. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood