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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County

National Weather Service issues flood watch for Southwest Four Corners region after heavy rains

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The National Weather Service issued a flood watch Sunday for parts of the Four Corners region following days of heavy rain and thunderstorms that triggered evacuations and water rescues. Floodwaters are receding in places, but left behind mud, sewage-contaminated silt, and ongoing power outages that officials expect to persist for days.

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Why It Matters

Residents in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah face ongoing property damage, power outages, and contamination hazards following days of continuous rainfall.

Key Facts

  • The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of the Four Corners region spanning Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.
  • Days of heavy rain and thunderstorms forced evacuations and water rescues across the Southwest U.S.
  • San Juan County, New Mexico, Sheriff Shane Ferrari's home was flooded with about 4 feet (1.2 meters) of water.
  • San Juan County spokesperson Devin Neeley reported that no loss of life has been known, though official numbers on evacuated people and damaged homes are not yet available.
  • Receding floodwaters left behind mud and silt contaminated with sewage due to failures at waste plants.
  • Power outages continue to affect multiple areas, with restoration expected to take a few days.
  • The flooding stems from two months of on-and-off heavy rain caused by tropical moisture coming ashore from the Pacific following months of drought.

Who's Mentioned

locationFour Corners“The meeting point of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.”locationUtah“Part of the Four Corners region.”PersonDevin Neeley“San Juan County spokesperson discussing damage and receding floodwaters.”PersonShane Ferrari“San Juan County, New Mexico, Sheriff whose home flooded with about 4 feet of wat”locationColorado“Part of the Four Corners region.”locationGrand Canyon“Location of recent deadly flooding following months of drought.”locationArizona“Part of the Four Corners region.”OrganizationNational Weather Service“Issued a flood watch for much of the Four Corners region.”locationNew Mexico“Part of the Four Corners region.”locationSan Juan County“County in New Mexico affected by flooding.”