Four Corners Faces New Flood Threats After Days Of Heavy Rain
The National Weather Service kept a flood watch in effect Sunday, October 25, 2026, for much of the Four Corners region after days of heavy rain.[1]
The Colorado Department of Transportation reported sharply increased San Juan River flows overnight and closed the San Juan River Bridge on Sunday.[1] San Juan County, New Mexico, officials said floodwaters had receded but left sewage-contaminated mud, and that power outages could last several more days while damage is assessed.[1]
Heavy storms over the prior days saturated soils and swelled streams across Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah, prompting the flood watch and emergency responses.[1]
Authorities said they will continue monitoring river gauges and urged residents to avoid flooded roadways as assessments and cleanup proceed.[1]
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- On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the National Weather Service kept a flood watch in effect for much of the Four Corners region after days of heavy rain.
- The Colorado Department of Transportation reported significantly increased San Juan River flows overnight and closed the San Juan River Bridge on Sunday.
- San Juan County, New Mexico, officials said floodwaters have receded but left sewage-contaminated mud, with power outages expected to last several more days and damage still being assessed.
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