The extreme weather system dumped more than 100 mm of rain on Baja California Sur, turning dry channels into powerful currents that washed vehicles into the sea around Los Cabos. In the United States, emergency teams in Arizona have been forced to use boats to evacuate stranded homeowners from rising floodwaters. Forecasters warned that several Southwest regions could receive up to three months' worth of rain in mere days. Colorado officials are particularly concerned that the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs could shatter an all-time flood record established in 1911.
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Rainfall totals could reach up to four inches across the Southwest as the storm delivers…: Rainfall totals could reach up to four inches across the Southwest as the storm delivers months of precipitation in days.
Widespread flood watches and warnings now extend across Arizona, southern Utah, southwest…: Widespread flood watches and warnings now extend across Arizona, southern Utah, southwestern Colorado, western New Mexico, and southern Nevada.
Authorities warn that continued downpours could trigger additional flash flooding and lea…: Authorities warn that continued downpours could trigger additional flash flooding and leave critical roads completely impassable in remote locations.
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Heavy rains have triggered flash floods and river flooding across parts of the US Southwest and Mexico, forcing evacuations and rescue operations. While emergency teams have been rescuing residents in flood-hit communities in the US, videos from Mexico showed powerful floodwaters sweeping away cars.
Hurricane Simon battered Mexico’s Pacific coast on October 12 with heavy rain and strong winds, while Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the US Southwest.
Arizona has reported flooding in several communities, with emergency teams rescuing people trapped in homes and carrying out boat rescues, the Associated Press reported.
In Pagosa Springs, a tourist town in southwestern Colorado known for its hot springs and ski resorts, officials warned of potentially catastrophic flooding as the San Juan River was forecast to reach 21.9 feet. This would exceed the 17.8 feet recorded during the devastating 1911 flood that destroyed much of the town.
Flood watches and warnings were issued on Saturday for nearly all of Arizona and parts of southern Utah, southwestern Colorado, western New Mexico and southern Nevada, including the Four Corners region.…
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