Flood Risks Persist in US Southwest After Intense Storms
Flood Risks Persist in US Southwest After Intense Storms
US · Published Nov 4, 2026
• The US Southwest is grappling with the aftermath of powerful storms that caused widespread flooding across the Four Corners region, where New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah meet.
• The storms, influenced by El Niño, brought massive rainfall, with over 20 trillion gallons of water falling in the past two weeks.

Impact & Risks

The flooding has caused significant damage to infrastructure, homes, and roads, leaving hundreds displaced. One death has been confirmed, with another suspected to be weather-related. Evacuation orders remain in place in affected areas, and the risk of further flooding persists. The storms have disrupted daily life, including voting plans, as some residents in Colorado and Utah may not be able to access polling stations.

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