ARCHULETA and LA PLATA COUNTIES, Colo. — Water flows in the San Juan River continued to recede Wednesday, but weather forecasters warned isolated showers expected later in the day could lead to more localized flooding over areas already saturated by water in southwestern Colorado.

Residents in Archuleta County were able to return home Tuesday evening after officials there determined water levels were acceptable enough to lift mandatory evacuation orders that went into effect Monday night.

As of 1 p.m. Wednesday, water levels in the San Juan River were at 9.19 feet, below the levels the National Weather Service (NWS) determines action must be taken by public officials to keep the public safe from potential flooding.

But weather forecasters said earlier in the day isolated showers a

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