Key facts
- Rooftop rescues and evacuations ordered due to severe flooding in Four Corners region.
- San Juan County, New Mexico, reported homes with 3-4 feet of water.
- Farmington, New Mexico, issued evacuation orders for 600 households.
- Colorado Governor declared a disaster emergency in 11 counties.
- Utah's city of Hurricane declared a state of emergency after flooding.
- Region has experienced multiple rounds of heavy rain and flooding.
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to rooftop rescues and impassable roads, with evacuation orders issued in parts of Colorado and New Mexico. The region has been hit by multiple days of flooding, swamping homes in Utah and causing tornado damage in Arizona earlier in the week. National Guard members were deployed to assist with rescues and evacuations in New Mexico and Colorado. The San Juan River and other waterways have surpassed forecasted crests, with water levels continuing to rise in some areas. Meteorologists noted that the ground is saturated from recent heavy rains, making the area highly susceptible to further flooding.