The Four Corners region—where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet—is bracing for more flooding after days of heavy rain forced evacuations and water rescues. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of the area as swollen rivers receded but continued to pose risks.
Key Takeaways
The Four Corners region of the Southwest U.S. is bracing for more flooding after days of heavy rain caused evacuations and water rescues.
- National Weather Service issues flood watch for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah
- San Juan River Bridge closed; homes flooded in Pagosa Springs
- No reported deaths but significant property damage and power outages
- Flooding part of two months of on-and-off heavy rain from Pacific moisture
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Depth At Sheriff Home | 0 Differences | All publishers reported same flood depth at sheriff's home. | ▼ |
| Flood Watch Issued | Broad Agreement | National Weather Service issues flood watch for Four Corners region | |
| San Juan River Closure | Broad Agreement | San Juan River Bridge closed due to flooding. | |
| Evacuations And Damage Numbers | Broad Agreement | No official numbers on damage to homes or people evacuated. |
Flood Depth At Sheriff Home
▼All publishers reported same flood depth at sheriff's home.
Flood Watch Issued
Broad AgreementNational Weather Service issues flood watch for Four Corners region
San Juan River Closure
Broad AgreementSan Juan River Bridge closed due to flooding.
Evacuations And Damage Numbers
Broad AgreementNo official numbers on damage to homes or people evacuated.
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The Colorado Department of Transportation reported that water flow levels in the San Juan River increased significantly overnight, leading to the closure of the San Juan River Bridge. Video footage shared with CBS News showed homes in Pagosa Springs inundated with floodwaters, with only small parts of roofs and chimneys visible above the waterline.
'I'm sorry, buddy. I tried. I really tried. But this one was bigger than the last one,' said Chris Mott, a resident of Pagosa Springs, as water rushed through his neighborhood. About 4 feet of water flooded the home of San Juan County Sheriff Shane Ferrari, who described the area's situation as stable but noted ongoing cleanup efforts.
San Juan County spokesperson Devin Neeley stated that while there were no official numbers on damage to homes or the number of people evacuated, he was not aware of any loss of life. The floodwaters have receded but left behind mud and silt contaminated with sewage due to failures at waste plants. Power outages affecting multiple areas are expected to last a few days.
'It's a pretty active disaster zone,' Neeley said. 'We're not on the downswing by any means.' The flooding is part of two months of on-and-off heavy rain caused by tropical moisture coming ashore from the Pacific, following months of drought in the region. Other recent deadly flooding has struck the Grand Canyon and areas of New Mexico.
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