Residents of southwest Colorado, particularly in La Plata and Archuleta counties, are facing significant challenges due to unprecedented flooding caused by heavy rainfall and the remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla. Approximately 390 households have been forced to evacuate as raging creeks cut off evacuation routes, prompting officials to declare a disaster emergency. Vallecito Creek has been particularly impacted, with evacuation orders in place for residents along its banks. Authorities are advising caution for travelers, as rockslides and flooding are reported along several highways in the area. With forecasts predicting further rainfall, the threat of additional flooding remains a pressing concern. Local residents are seeking shelter from rising waters, and efforts are underway to provide assistance, including the distribution of sandbags to help mitigate further flood damage.