A Colorado business is preparing for another round of rain after repeated flooding forced it to close and caused tens of thousands of dollars in losses.
The owner of Cactus Jack’s Saloon and Grill in Evergreen, Megan Mitchell, said Thursday’s storm sent water into the business, forcing it to close early.
“This is the most water that I’ve ever seen in one time coming as fast as it did,” Mitchell said. “I’ve never seen anything quite like it.”
On Friday, community members lined the curb outside the business with about 75 sandbags, creating a temporary barrier against rising water. The bar also removed landscaping rocks and other potential obstructions to help water drain away from the property…