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One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Four Corners, US on October 23, 2026. Newest first.
The Four Corners is where Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah meet. Dry ground there can turn heavy rain into flash floods.
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More heavy rain and thunderstorms were forecast for the Four Corners region of the US Southwest after days of flooding. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of the area. Last week's rain forced evacuations and water rescues and caused millions of dollars in damage.
Why it matters: Further flooding threatens homes and roads in desert communities that are not built for heavy rain.
Sources: The Guardian · See it on the globe
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues, some from rooftops, and impassable roads. Residents of low-lying areas of Colorado and New Mexico were told to evacuate, and at least one person was injured.
Why it matters: Flooding cut roads and forced evacuations across parts of four US states.
Sources: The Guardian · See it on the globe