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Severe Flooding in Colorado: $1M Damage Amid Hurricanes

10/23/2025

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Two Pacific hurricane systems drove heavy rains, causing significant flooding in La Plata and Archuleta counties.
Some areas received up to six inches of rain in two days.
Initial damage costs are estimated at over $1 million.
Experts say climate change may exacerbate storm severity.
Governor Jared Polis has declared a disaster to enable state resources for recovery, with federal assistance remaining uncertain due to a government shutdown.

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Story summary

Two Pacific hurricane systems drove heavy rains, causing significant flooding in La Plata and Archuleta counties.
Some areas received up to six inches of rain in two days.
Initial damage costs are estimated at over $1 million.
Experts say climate change may exacerbate storm severity.
Governor Jared Polis has declared a disaster to enable state resources for recovery, with federal assistance remaining uncertain due to a government shutdown.