May 22, 2005
Warm spring temperatures resulted in rapid melting of snowpack which caused flooding along the Rio Blanco River near Pagosa Springs. After years of drought and a lack of flushing flows, debris buildup in rivers and creeks enhanced flooding. Flood waters inundated 4 homes with water up to 12 inches above the foundation on some homes. Portions of County Roads 335, 337, and 339 were flooded with water up to 16 inches deep in places. Flood waters damaged County Road 326 and washed out a culvert. One
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5477741). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in San Juan River Basin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.