Flood Threat Maps as Deadly Monsoon Hits Four States at Once
Summary
A strong monsoon is bringing heavy rain and flooding to four U.S. Southwest states: New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado. Three people have died from drowning as flood warnings continue, with some areas possibly receiving up to a foot of rain.Key Facts
- The North American Monsoon is causing heavy rainfall and flash floods in the Four Corners region.
- Three people, including one juvenile, have drowned due to flooding in New Mexico.
- Flood watches are active across much of Arizona, western New Mexico, southwestern Colorado, and southern Utah.
- Some areas could see up to 12 inches (one foot) of rain, which is a rare event.
- Rainfall rates might exceed 2 inches per hour, raising the risk of dangerous flash floods.
- Similar monsoon conditions recently caused deadly flash floods in the Grand Canyon.
- The monsoon season usually ends after September.
- People in affected areas are advised to follow weather alerts and avoid driving through flooded roads.
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