The San Juan River crested below historic levels officials had feared, but flooding continued across southwestern Colorado on Monday as saturated ground and additional rain heightened the risk of more water inundating communities and roads. As of 6 a.m. Monday, the San Juan River stood about 16 feet, which is above major flooding levels but below the levels forecast Sunday. … With the ground already saturated and infrastructure damaged by last week’s storm, Sunday’s rain compounded flooding problems across the region. … Rain is forecast to continue to fall Monday and widespread flooding and washed-out roads will make travel nearly impossible, the National Weather Service said. The agency also warned of a high risk of landslides, rockfalls and debris flows.

Other Southwest flood and storm news:

• The New York Times: Flooding in parts of Arizona and Colorado prompts evacuation orders
• The Salt Lake Tribune: ‘It’s been devastating’: San Juan River flooding leaves Utah families facing months of recovery
• The Salt Lake Tribune: ‘Historic flooding’ has hit roads in San Juan County and Four Corners area, officials said
• KNAU (Flagstaff, Ariz.): Heavy rain causes waterways across northern Arizona, Four Corners to jump their banks
• The Arizona Republic (Phoenix): Arizona flooding triggers evacuations, highway closures
• The Denver Post (Colo.): Evacuations, road closures continue as flooding peaks in southwest Colorado
• CBS Colorado: Southwest Colorado evacuations, closures ordered due to rising floodwaters
• The Land Desk: Blog: Relentless rain, stubborn saturation