Flash flood warning in SW Colorado into Tuesday evening; watches and advisories in effect for burn scars
Some flooding already seen in Telluride area
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Courtesy San Miguel County Sheriff s Office
The San Miguel County Sheriffâs Office said mudslides were occurring in the Telluride area in the 3 p.m. hour and that there were minimal evacuations.
and last updated 2021-07-21 00:00:47-04
DENVER â The National Weather Service in Grand Junction issued flash flood warnings for parts of Dolores, San Juan, Ouray and San Miguel counties through 8 p.m. Tuesday, and flooding was already being seen in the Telluride area Tuesday afternoon.
The organization started a GoFundMe campaign and within nearly a month has received more than $28,000, about $3,000 more than its initial goal, for materials and supplies.
With 42 miles of trails severely impacted by the fire and 120 miles moderately impacted, group member Jerry Hanley said the task is daunting but less so thanks to the support shown by the community. As far as you can see up there are burnt trees on both sides (of the Poudre Canyon); it s just sickening to me, said Hanley, who heads the organization s funding development committee. But I ve been delightfully shocked and overwhelmed by the generosity of folks when we reached out like this for the first time in our history. And 80% to 90% of the donors to the site are not PWV members, which is outstanding.