Flooding Persists in US Southwest Amid Rain Forecast
Flooding Persists in US Southwest Amid Rain Forecast
US · Published Oct 27, 2026
• The U.S.
• Southwest continues to grapple with severe flooding, particularly in areas along the San Juan and Animas rivers.

Impact & Risks

Flooding has displaced thousands across Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona, with significant risks to infrastructure and public health. Contaminated floodwaters from breached wastewater facilities pose a serious health hazard, and many homes remain inaccessible due to washed-out roads. Evacuation orders are still in effect in several areas, and power outages persist. The saturated ground increases the likelihood of further flooding as more rain is expected. At least two fatalities have been reported in New Mexico, and emergency crews have conducted hundreds of rescues, including air operations.

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