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Rooftop rescues and evacuations as severe flooding soaks Four Corners region

Rescuers used boats, helicopters and amphibious vehicles as more than 600 Farmington households were told to leave and 1,500 people lost power, officials said.

  • On Friday, severe flooding in the Four Corners region forced water rescues from rooftops as Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency in 11 counties. National Guard members deployed to assist residents.
  • Driven by El Niño conditions, the Southwest experienced an unusually soggy fall with tropical systems from the Pacific. National Weather Service meteorologist Kate Abbott noted this is the third or fourth round of moisture in weeks.
  • Earlier in the week, storms triggered tornadoes in Arizona, injuring at least one person and damaging Heber-Overgaard. In Hurricane, Utah, reddish-brown floodwater damaged around 80 homes and 50 recreational vehicles.
  • Farmington city spokesperson Gina Intoppa reported 600 households were told to evacuate. San Juan County officials rescued residents from rooftops while the Archuleta County Sheriff's office advised shelter in place.
  • While notable storm outbreaks occurred in 2019 and 2010, current floodwaters in some areas are expected to crest higher than last year. Town Manager David Harris continues monitoring conditions.
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