What to know about flood-damaged trees in Colorado

In late October and early November 2026, devastating floods damaged homes, businesses and critical infrastructure across southwestern Colorado. Heavy rainfall saturated the soil, sending water rushing into streams and rivers. As floodwaters rose, fast moving water uprooted trees, broke branches and washed soil away from roots, leaving some trees unstable.

Fortunately, many trees that grow along waterways are adapted to periodic flooding. Cottonwoods, willows and thinleaf alders can survive longer than most trees in saturated soils. Flooding even helps these tree species reproduce by clearing away vegetation and creating open areas where new trees can grow.

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