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Pagosa Springs flood: Structures flooded, key U.S. 160 sections closed

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PointThe JournalDurango HeraldNational Weather ServiceCBS NewsDenver7The Telluride TimesOutlets
Flood watch coverage in Southwest ColoradoNot independently confirmed3
Timing of expected heavy precipitationNot independently confirmed3
Possible hazards from Wednesday thunderstormsNot independently confirmed3
Mandatory evacuations along four riversNot independently confirmed2
Forecast peak level for the San Juan RiverNot independently confirmed2
Rainfall forecast for Southwest ColoradoNot independently confirmed2
Road closures in the warned areaNot independently confirmed2
Free sand and sandbag availabilityNot independently confirmed2
Expected pre-evacuation orders for North VallecitoNot independently confirmed2
Rainfall observed in the preceding 24 hoursNot independently confirmed2
Expected arrival of a tropical air massNot independently confirmed2

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