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The National Weather Service issued flood watches across the US Southwest as heavy rains threaten already saturated areas. Up to 4 inches of rain is expected through Monday, increasing the risk of flash and small-stream flooding. Emergency crews have already conducted multiple vehicle and swift-water rescues in Arizona and Nevada, with one fatality reported in Henderson.
Floodwaters are receding in parts of the Four Corners region, but recovery efforts are hampered by freezing temperatures, contaminated water, and saturated ground. Officials in Colorado and New Mexico warn that infrastructure damage remains severe, with critical highways like U.S. 160 still closed. A new storm system is expected to bring more rain to the already saturated region later this week, posing additional risks to unstable hillsides and overwhelmed sewage systems.
The Four Corners region faces continued flood risks as saturated soils and new storms threaten the Southwest. While water levels recede in New Mexico, crews are assessing hazards like sewage contamination and downed power lines. A tornado struck Santa Fe, and officials warn that returning to evacuated areas remains dangerous due to broken gas lines and contaminated water.
The Four Corners region faces renewed flood threats after the San Juan River reached its highest crest since 1935, causing widespread evacuations and infrastructure damage. While water levels are receding, officials warn of ongoing risks from sewage contamination, power outages, and potential new storms.
The US south-west is preparing for another round of heavy storms after days of rain caused significant flooding and evacuations in the Four Corners area. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. While water levels in some areas are receding, officials warn of ongoing risks, including sewage contamination and power outages. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham emphasized that saving lives is the current priority, noting that hundreds of water rescues occurred between Farmington and Bloomfield. No deaths have been reported, but the region remains a disaster zone with damaged infrastructure and contaminated silt.
The Four Corners region faces renewed severe thunderstorm and flood threats on October 24-25, 2026, following days of torrential rain that caused historic flooding in New Mexico and Colorado. San Juan County remains a disaster zone with sewage-contaminated silt, power outages, and no official casualty reports, while the National Weather Service maintains flood watches across the area. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is preparing a federal Emergency Disaster Declaration as cleanup efforts continue amid receding but still dangerous water levels.
Severe flooding across New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona has triggered emergency evacuations and rooftop rescues after record rainfall saturated the region. The San Juan River in Farmington, New Mexico, is reaching levels not seen since 1962, forcing hundreds of households to leave. Rescue teams are using helicopters and boats to save stranded residents, while untreated sewage is contaminating waterways. Officials warn that more rain is expected, and the event is linked to a strong El Niño and prior drought conditions.
Rare, heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Trudy has triggered historic flooding across New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Record precipitation levels have overwhelmed rivers, forcing mandatory evacuations, closing major highways, and damaging infrastructure. While no deaths have been reported in the latest surge, officials warn of rising water levels and contaminated sewage.
Hotels in Colorado's Four Corners region are experiencing an influx of bookings ahead of the annular solar eclipse on October 14. The eclipse, the first visible from the United States since 2017, will be fully visible in cities like Dolores, Cortez, and Dove Creek, while nearby Durango and the rest of Colorado will see a partial eclipse. Mesa Verde National Park is hosting viewing events, and the Four Corners Monument will be closed during the eclipse for cultural reasons. Experts recommend wearing eclipse glasses to safely view the event, and the next total solar eclipse in Colorado will occur in 2048.