Severe flooding in Four Corners region triggers rooftop rescues

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 01:57 · Archive

Severe flooding in the Four Corners region of the US has forced evacuations and prompted rooftop rescues in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.

Severe flooding in the Four Corners region of the US has triggered a major emergency response, with authorities conducting ongoing rooftop rescues and ordering evacuations across Colorado and New Mexico. At least one person was injured. Devin Neeley, a San Juan county spokesperson, said rescuers were using boats, helicopters and amphibious vehicles to pull people from homes containing three to four feet of water. He described the situation as serious, noting that more water was expected and rivers were continuing to rise despite skies beginning to clear.

About 600 households in Farmington, where areas along the San Juan River were closed off, were ordered to evacuate, according to city spokesperson Gina Intoppa. The flooding came after several days of severe weather in the region, including tornadoes earlier in the week that damaged homes and downed power lines in Arizona, and previous flooding that swamped dozens of homes in Utah. Authorities advised some residents to shelter in place until water levels decreased.

How it is being reported

• Severe flooding hits Four Corners region, more expected through the weekendIntense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week. As rivers flooded, towns declared evacuations and emergencies and made rescues.NPR · 24 Oct, 01:40
• Severe flooding in US west triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation ordersAt least one injured after flooding in Four Corners region – which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues – some from rooftops – and impassable roads, with some residents being told to evacuate low-lying areas of Colorado and New Mexico and others advised to shelter in place until water levels go down. It followed several busy days of flooding in the region that swamped dozens of homes in Utah. Earlier in the week, tornadoes blew off roofs, knocked trees on to houses and downed power lines in Arizona. At least…The Guardian · 23 Oct, 19:32

In this story: Four Corners · Colorado · New Mexico · Arizona · Utah · Farmington · San Juan River

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