Hot spring resort seen underwater as flooded river hits 55-year peak in Colorado

Over a stretch of several seriously rainy days in southwest Colorado in which four-plus inches of rain rapidly fell, widespread flooding has occurred in La Plata and Archuleta counties. One spot that’s perhaps seen some of the worst impacts among the region’s tourist destinations was Pagosa Springs, with the San Juan River reportedly reaching a 55-year peak at 12.82 feet in depth – less than an inch shy of the 13.5-foot record set in June of 1927.
Various road and school closures have resulted from the Pagosa Springs flooding, with local businesses impacted, too. One business that was impacted was the popular riverside hot spring resort dubbed The Springs Resort.
Shocking video footage showed river water swelling into the area of the hot springs, covering a lounge area where pools and umbrellas are present.
Fans of the resort, however, will be happy to hear that the spot is open despite the flooding. The resort is even offering a ‘special evacuation rate’ for those in the area facing evacuation and in need a comfortable place to stay.
Specific damages related to the flooding haven’t been addressed in public messaging, though several pools have been cleaned and refilled.
“Our maintenance and water quality teams follow strict cleaning and safety protocols for all affected pools,” wrote the resort. “Each one is drained, pressure washed, and refilled with fresh geothermal water from the Mother Spring before reopening. Guest safety is always our top priority.”
Widespread impacts of flooding persist in this region of Colorado at this time, with at least 100 homes facing water damage and more than 350 homes previously reported as being evacuated.
Water levels are expected to drop below ‘major flood stage’ by about 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, per reporting from the Denver Gazette.
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