boulder county and much of the state, really. this is a state-wide issue which is why the governor issued a disaster decoration. >> people could be on their own for several days. have you heard from authorities they have a handle on the general situation of where the worst flooding is? >> reporter: i think authorities are hopeful, anderson. they say it's sort of an all hands on deck here within the state. we also know the national guard has arrived and is assisting in some rescues they are still trying to make, to get to the people trapped behind walls of debris and feet of water still. they have said that governors from surrounding states are pledging to do everything they can to help. so there is a lot of help here, but the problem remains some physical barriers to try to get to those people who need the most help now. three people confirmed dead, but again, the sheriff of boulder county said that number could