Communities across southern Colorado are regrouping Sunday after heavy rains dropped more than 6 inches of rain in some areas in just two and a half days. And more rain is in the forecast for the region to start the week.
Swelling rivers, washed out roads and rock slides were seen across the southern part of the state, and hundreds of homes were evacuated Saturday near Vallecito Reservoir, which is about 12 miles northeast of Durango. The area received 5.2 inches of rain from early Friday morning to early Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service Grand Junction office .
Flood watches and warnings remain in effect until midnight Tuesday, according to the NWS. There is a potential for another round of heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday, which could lead to more flood