Flood warning lingers in Four Corners as soaked towns face sewage-tainted waters. 1 death reported
Officials warned that sewage and chemical contamination could linger as hundreds remained evacuated and power outages spread across the hard-hit region.
- Heavy rainfall caused San Juan River flooding across the Four Corners region, forcing evacuations and triggering water rescues. One death occurred in Santa Fe on Saturday when a vehicle attempting to cross a flooded arroyo was swept away.
- The Southwest has experienced unusually heavy rain since October 21 caused by tropical moisture coming ashore from the Pacific. A tornado also touched down in Santa Fe on Saturday night during the storms.
- Navajo Police Department conducted 20 overnight rescue operations, while the New Mexico National Guard performed at least 11 helicopter hoist rescues. The U.S. 160 bridge near the Arizona-Colorado border remained closed Sunday due to floodwaters.
- Flooding damaged the Shiprock wastewater facility, causing Navajo Tribal Utility Authority to report sewage releases into the San Juan River. Officials warned residents to avoid floodwaters due to potential chemical and raw sewage contamination.
- The San Juan River was expected to crest to 31 feet later Monday, then fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning. Hazards including broken gas and propane lines remain as cleanup begins across affected communities.
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Independent EspañolSevere flooding affects the southwest of the U.S., with evacuations and a death reported in Santa Fe after heavy rains and a tornado. The San Juan River overflows, causing damage and alerts for possible chemical contamination, while authorities evaluate the impact in the region.
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Flood warning lingers in Four Corners as soaked towns face sewage-tainted waters. 1 death reported
Parts of the Southwest's Four Corners region remained under a flood warning Monday as some saturated neighborhoods began cleaning up, assessing damage and watching out for water that could be
Flood warning lingers in Four Corners as soaked towns face sewage-tainted waters. 1 death reported – WTOP News
Parts of the Southwest’s Four Corners region remained under a flood warning Monday as some saturated neighborhoods began cleaning up, assessing damage and watching out for water that could be contaminated with chemicals and raw sewage. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall happened Monday along the San Juan River in parts of the Four Corners region,...
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