Mandatory evacuations hit Pagosa Springs, Colorado, on October 22 as four rivers flooded.
The order covers low-lying, flood-prone areas along the San Juan, Rio Blanco, Navajo, and Piedra rivers.
The sheriff's office and the town issued the order shortly before 2 pm on Thursday, October 22.
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Archuleta County through 5:45 am Friday.
The San Juan River in Pagosa Springs was expected to reach major flood stage Thursday night.
Morning rain already measured up to 1.78 inches. Another 1.5 to 2.5 inches were expected.
The air held 300 to 350 percent of normal moisture, pushed in from the southwest.
Shelter information is available at the county human services office, 550 Hot Springs Blvd.
County Road 500, North Pagosa Boulevard, CO 151, and two Pagosa Springs streets are shut.
Colorado closed US 550 between Silverton and Ouray ahead of heavy rain and flooding.
Another round of rain could arrive Saturday. Dry weather should return from Monday.
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