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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Maya Yang and agencies

Severe flooding in US west triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders

Aerial view shows the flooded San Juan River rushing past a riverside resort in Pagosa Springs
Floodwaters from the San Juan River rising in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, on 23 October 2026. Photograph: Emilija Jefremova/Reuters

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 several busy days of flooding in the region that swamped dozens of homes in Utah. Earlier in the week, tornadoes blew off roofs, knocked trees on to houses and downed power lines in Arizona. At least one person was injured.

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