Garfield County

Major mudslides have caused an extended closure of Highway 145 in San Miguel County, Colorado, with debris spanning 250 feet and blocking the road completely. CDOT is working to clear the route, while County Road M44 is designated as an alternate one-way route. Recent mudslides in Telluride and Garfield County have also led to additional road closures and significant damage to local buildings.

A mudslide triggered by flash flooding closed both directions of Interstate 70 in Garfield County, causing traffic diversions and hazardous conditions. Additional road closures and flooding impacted U.S. 6 and County Road 214, with authorities warning against driving through flooded areas. The region has a history of mudslides, including past incidents linked to the Grizzly Creek burn scar.

A mudslide triggered by flash flooding closed both directions of Interstate 70 in Garfield County, causing traffic disruptions and hazardous conditions on alternate routes. Additional closures include portions of U.S. 6 and County Road 214 in the Peach Valley area due to flooding and debris.

Flash flooding is impacting roads in Garfield County, prompting deputies to respond. The situation involves multiple roads being affected by sudden flooding.

Rifle has canceled its planned July 3 fireworks show due to fire danger. Officials have implemented Stage Two Fire Restrictions, effective June 26 at 1 a.m., across Rifle and Garfield County.

Crews fighting the Dry Creek fire in Garfield County received a reprieve after overnight rains. The fire, which began south of Rifle on Tuesday, remained at approximately 315 acres as of Thursday morning without further growth.

A nearly 300-acre wildfire in Garfield County, Colorado, forced evacuations in neighborhoods south of Rifle. The fire, now named Dry Creek Fire, destroyed one residence and an outbuilding, with strong winds driving its rapid spread. Evacuation orders remain in place overnight, and multiple counties face air quality advisories due to wildfire smoke.

Evacuations were ordered for homes south of Rifle, Colorado, due to a rapidly spreading wildfire on Gage Road. The Colorado River Fire Rescue reported that additional buildings and gas infrastructure are at risk, prompting mutual aid and resource deployment. Evacuees were directed to seek shelter in Garfield County.

Evacuations were ordered for homes south of Rifle, Colorado, due to a structure fire on Gage Road. The Colorado River Fire Rescue reported that additional buildings and gas infrastructure are threatened, prompting mutual aid and resource deployment. Evacuees are directed to Garfield County.

A human-caused fire in Rifle, Colorado, destroyed an apartment building and prompted evacuations on June 10. Investigators are seeking a female witness with soot on her face seen near the time of the fire. The blaze spread from a backyard to wildlands and the Rifle Creek Apartments, causing no injuries but leaving the building a total loss.

A powerful tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, damaging at least 40 homes and causing significant infrastructure damage, including road closures and downed utility poles. Emergency crews rescued trapped residents, and local authorities reported no fatalities with only minor injuries. Community support efforts and official responses highlighted the recovery process.