Days after historic flooding swept through southwestern Colorado, the scope of the destruction is still coming into focus.  Emergency responders shared early statistics at an Archuleta County community meeting Tuesday. Transportation officials are requesting millions of dollars in federal aid. As new information comes to light, it offers a glimpse into the devastating impacts of the floods. But these facts and figures are changing quickly, and they don’t fully capture the losses, strain and sense of community caused by the flooding. … From staggering rainfall totals to the hours county crews have spent repairing roads so far, and the millions of dollars requested to rebuild state roads, here’s a look at the flooding and its aftermath, by the numbers.

Other Southwest storm and flood news:

• Colorado Newsline: Colorado requests $65M in federal relief to help with Pagosa Springs area flooding
• The Denver Post (Colo.): Flooding wreaks at least $65 million in damages to 3 Colorado highways; state requests federal aid for repairs
• Stormwater Solutions: Sewage spills, damaged culverts follow flooding in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah