@fishing.factor: 🚨 PAGOSA SPRINGS FLOOD DISASTER | MAJOR HIGHWAY CLOSURES ACROSS SOUTHWEST COLORADO 🌊 November 2, 2026 | Fishing Factor Safety Report Back-to-back historic flooding has severely disrupted travel throughout Pagosa Springs and the surrounding mountains. 🚧 MAJOR HIGHWAY IMPACTS • US 160: Flood-related restrictions in Pagosa Springs and major roadway damage along the Wolf Creek Pass corridor. • CO 151: Flood-related closures and restrictions near Chimney Rock and Arboles. • CO 17: Flood-related restrictions involving the Cumbres and La Manga Pass corridor. • Downtown: San Juan Street and Hermosa Street have been closed to through traffic. ⚠️ Closure locations and reopening times can change. Check CDOT before traveling. 🚨 EMERGENCY SAFETY 🔴 In a mandatory evacuation zone? Follow official evacuation instructions and designated safe routes. 🏠 Outside evacuation zones? Avoid nonessential travel and follow local shelter-in-place instructions. 🚗 Never drive through floodwater, cross damaged bridges, or bypass barricades. 🌊 Stay out of rivers and creeks. Sewage contamination has been reported in the San Juan River. ☎️ Evacuation assistance: 970-731-2160 ☎️ County information: 970-508-9928 🆘 Emergencies: 911 🏠 Emergency shelter: PLPOA Clubhouse, 230 Port Avenue. Confirm availability and safe access before traveling. Official sources: https://www.cotrip.org/ https://www.codot.gov/ https://www.pagosasprings.co.gov/349/October-2026-Flood-Recovery 🎣 Fishing Factor — Keeping Our Communities Informed. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fishing.factor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fishingfactorshop Stan Store: https://stan.store/FishingFactor #FishingFactor #PagosaSprings #ColoradoFlooding #RoadClosures #FloodSafety
