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Part of situation: Southwest US heat, wildfire, and monsoon impacts (32 clusters)

Four Corners region hit by historic flooding and emergency rescues

Four Corners region San Juan River flooding flash floods emergency evacuations water rescues

Severe, once-in-a-generation flooding has struck the Four Corners region of the United States, impacting Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. Driven by a powerful Pacific storm system and heavy rainfall on saturated ground, the flooding has caused significant property damage, road closures, and life-threatening situations.

In New Mexico, approximately 600 households in Farmington were ordered to evacuate as the San Juan and Animas rivers surged. Emergency responders, including the New Mexico National Guard, utilized boats, helicopters, and amphibious vehicles to perform numerous rescues, including pulling residents from rooftops and homes inundated with several feet of water. An infant suffering from seizures was also rescued by the National Guard.

In Colorado, the San Juan River reached levels three feet higher than a previous 100-year flood. Emergency declarations were issued for 11 southwestern counties, and rescuers used helicopters to lift people from submerged recreational vehicles. In Utah, the city of Hurricane declared a state of emergency after flooding affected 80 homes and 50 RVs.

In Arizona, heavy thunderstorms caused Wet Beaver Creek in Yavapai County to rise nearly 4 feet, resulting in the helicopter rescue of four people stranded on the roof of a submerged SUV. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as more rain is forecast for the region.

Entities

Chaco Canyon · Farmington · Four Corners region · Jared Polis · Navajo Nation · New Mexico National Guard · San Juan County · San Juan River

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美國四州交界洪水創60多年紀錄！屋頂救人、600戶急撤，警長自家都快被淹 - 星島日報 [www.singtaousa.com]
‘Once-in-a-generation’ flooding hits Southwest as more expected through the weekend [offthepress.com]
Historic Flooding Strands Families on Rooftops Across San Juan County [thebeltwayreport.com]
Floods Ravage Colorado’s Four Corners: Crisis Unfolds [www.top-affaires.fr]
Four Airlifted After Vehicle Is Trapped in Raging Arizona Flood [internewscast.com]
Rooftop rescues and evacuations as severe flooding soaks Four Corners region [www.kaaltv.com]
Inundaciones en Colorado y Nuevo México obligan a evacuar cientos de viviendas [lineadirectaportal.com]
De graves inondations frappent la région de Four Corners, et d'autres sont attendues tout au long du week-end [www.upreg.fr]
Southern Colorado Flood Alert: Heavy Rain Continues Oct 25-26 [countryherald.com]
Evacuaron al menos 16 viviendas por inundaciones en el Northwest [diario.mx]
Rescatan a personas desde techos de sus casas tras inundaciones en oeste de EEUU [www.latimes.com]
Navajo Nation Urges Caution as Rainfall, Flooding Damage Roads [nativenewsonline.net]
Evacuations and Rooftop Rescues Underway as Severe Flooding Hits Western US [www.ntd.com]
Four Corners Flooding Triggers Rescues and Evacuations [time.news]
Still more rain, evacuations remain in place from Four Corners region flooding - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale [wsvn.com]
Family waits for 12 hours for rescue in Four Corners [www.kob.com]
Severe flooding hits Four Corners region, more expected through the weekend [www.kpbs.org]
Still more rain, evacuations remain in place from Four Corners region flooding [www.newsday.com]
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders [triblive.com]
Rooftop rescues and evacuations as severe flooding soaks Four Corners region [www.troyrecord.com]
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region prompts evacuations and rooftop rescues [www.independent.co.uk]
‘Once-in-a-generation’ flooding hits Southwest as more expected through the weekend [nypost.com]