Monday, November 9, 2026

Mountain West

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Flood recovery continues in southwest Colorado: as of the latest reports found (Nov 3-5), U.S. 160 near Pagosa Springs is closed with no reopening date, and no federal aid had been approved. A Nov 9 mountain-weather outlook calls the week dry and mild.

Drops to Green if U.S. 160 and other flood-closed highways reopen and remaining evacuation orders endGoes Orange if new snow or rain, a further bridge failure or a federal-aid denial prolongs closures and displacement

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SITREP What changed in this region

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Pagosa Springs flood recovery: U.S. 160 still closed, no reopening date

A Nov 9 search found no reopening date. CDOT's damage report says the Piedra River bridge piers collapsed and a temporary bridge is to be installed as soon as possible; the Durango Herald reported CDOT lists the bridge and the Wolf Creek Tunnel to South Fork section as priorities before winter. As of Nov 5, the town said most mandatory evacuations were lifted Nov 3, orders remained on Hermosa and San Juan streets, residents were asked to limit water use and avoid the San Juan River, and federal assistance had not been approved. Check cotrip.org for current status.

Town of Pagosa Springs: October 2026 Flood Recovery (newest entry seen Nov 5)CDOT: Southwest Colorado highways sustain additional flood damage Durango Herald: Sections of U.S. Highway 160 remain closed after flood damage Durango Herald: Pagosa Springs reopens to traffic, but highway closures remain Denver Gazette (Nov 3): What roads in southwest Colorado are closed or damaged

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Lakewood, Colo.: police agent killed in RTD bus shootout (as of Nov 6)

Lakewood police identified the agent killed in the Nov 5 shootout as Graham (CBS Colorado, Colorado Sun); the suspect died, three other agents were shot and a bystander was hurt (CBS Colorado). Outlets differ on counts. The Jefferson County critical incident team is investigating, and no motive has been released. No update newer than Nov 6 was found.

CBS Colorado: Lakewood police agent killed in RTD bus shootout Colorado Sun: One Lakewood police officer killed, three others wounded in shootout on RTD bus (Nov 5)

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Southwest flooding: declarations and requests (as of Nov 2)

As of Nov 2, Colorado's governor had requested a presidential declaration and Colorado Task Force 1 was activated (CBS Colorado). Per AP (as of Nov 2), Arizona's governor declared a statewide emergency, with one flood death and a second suspected weather-related death. Not re-checked Nov 9.

CBS Colorado (as of Nov 2): Colorado Task Force 1 activated for flooding ABC News/AP (as of Nov 2): Floodwaters swamp Southwest, forcing evacuations

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Power & utilities

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No large power outage story was found.

No large power outage story was found. As of Nov 2-3, Pagosa Springs reported town-wide cell service down with no restoration listed (a communications outage, not power); not re-checked.

Town of Pagosa Springs: October 2026 Flood Recovery (newest entry seen Nov 5)

Weather & hazards

quiet

SnowBrains' Nov 9 outlook calls Colorado and Utah dry and mild, with a passing disturbance Tuesday into Wednesday and little new snow expected; Montana snow levels rise, keeping accumulation to high peaks.

Travel & transport

elevated

As of Nov 3-5, U.S.

As of Nov 3-5, U.S. 160 was reported closed from mile marker 121 to 139 including the Piedra River bridge, with CO 151, CO 17 and parts of U.S. 550 closed or damaged. A Nov 9 search found no reopening date; current CDOT status was not confirmed.

Durango Herald: Pagosa Springs reopens to traffic, but highway closures remain Durango Herald: Sections of U.S. Highway 160 remain closed after flood damage Denver Gazette (Nov 3): What roads in southwest Colorado are closed or damaged CDOT: Southwest Colorado highways sustain additional flood damage

Health, water & safety

elevated

Pagosa Springs asks residents to limit water use during sewer repairs and avoid river contact (as of Nov 5).

Pagosa Springs asks residents to limit water use during sewer repairs and avoid river contact (as of Nov 5). Lakewood: a police agent killed and others hurt Nov 5 (as of Nov 6). As of Nov 2, AP reported one flood death in Arizona. No other mountain-state mass shooting or major crash was found in Nov 9 searches.

Town of Pagosa Springs: October 2026 Flood Recovery (newest entry seen Nov 5)CBS Colorado: Lakewood police agent killed in RTD bus shootout ABC News/AP (as of Nov 2): Floodwaters swamp Southwest, forcing evacuations

Elsewhere Other regions and the world

NortheastYellow ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC No new Northeast disruption was found in Nov. SoutheastYellow VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN, KY NWS Melbourne's Nov. MidwestGreen OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS No Midwest storm or outage disruption was found in Nov. South CentralYellow TX, OK, LA, AR A Flood Watch for South Texas from Laredo to Corpus Christi was due to expire at noon Monday after 4 to 8 inches had already fallen in parts of the Rio Grande Plains, with 1 to 3 more forecast (NWS Corpus Christi). PacificYellow WA, OR, CA, AK, HI A windstorm Nov 7-8 cut power to roughly 80,000 to 110,000 customers in western Washington, with most restored by Sunday afternoon (local reports). WorldOrange Global, as it affects Americans The Iran war still drives the world story that reaches American households: no US-Iran deal.

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