Severe flooding in US west triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders
At least one injured after flooding in Four Corners region – which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues – some from rooftops – and impassable roads, with some residents being told to evacuate low-lying areas of Colorado and New Mexico and others advised to shelter in place until water levels go down. It followed…
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday resulted in water rescues, some from rooftops, impassable roads, and mandatory evacuations in Colorado and New Mexico. Some residents were advised to shelter in place until water levels receded. The flooding followed multiple days of heavy rain that swamped homes in Utah and caused damage in Arizona, including injuries and downed power lines.
At least one person was rescued from a rooftop, while others were pulled from houses with several feet of water. San Juan County spokesman Devin Neeley reported that rescues continued, with authorities sending boats, helicopters, and amphibious vehicles to reach those in danger. Skies had cleared, but rising rivers continued to pose a threat, with forecasted crests surpassed.
At least 600 households in Farmington were ordered to evacuate due to flooding along the San Juan River. The resort town of Pagosa Springs, known for its riverside hot springs, also experienced flooding, prompting mandatory evacuations along four rivers. Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency in 11 counties in response to the heavy rain and flooding.
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