The flooding has caused widespread damage, with at least two fatalities reported in New Mexico. Hundreds of residents have been displaced, and many homes remain without power. Contaminated floodwaters pose health risks, particularly in areas like Montezuma Creek, Utah, where wastewater treatment facilities have been compromised. Infrastructure damage, including washed-out roads and bridges, has left some communities isolated. The economic toll is significant, with recovery costs in New Mexico alone projected to reach $300 million. Additional rainfall this weekend could exacerbate the situation, increasing the risk of further flooding and damage.