Two Adults And Child Die After Flash Floods On Navajo Nation
Two adults and a child were found dead after flooding swept through an area near Newcomb on the Navajo Nation, following reports that people were washed away around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.[1]
Navajo Nation police said search crews later recovered the bodies of two adults and one child.[1] Tribal authorities said the drownings are under investigation.[1]
The National Weather Service had warned of widespread thunderstorms, near-record moisture and excessive rainfall through Thursday across the Four Corners region, raising the risk of flash floods.[1]
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- Around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Navajo Nation police received a report of people being washed away near Newcomb, New Mexico.
- Search crews found the bodies of two adults and one child, and tribal authorities said the drownings are under investigation.
- The National Weather Service warned of widespread thunderstorms, near-record moisture, and excessive rainfall through Thursday across the Four Corners region, prompting flash-flood concerns.
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September 17, 2026