In brief
A powerful storm that dumped heavy rain across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah triggered evacuation orders in several areas as officials warned of flash flooding through the following day. The wet lands, still muddy from recent floods, make steep canyon and wildfire‑affected terrain vulnerable to rapid runoff. Meteorologists predict the threat will persist through Monday.
On Sunday, a powerful storm brought heavy rainfall to parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, prompting state authorities to issue evacuation orders as authorities warned of flash flooding.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reports the storm’s intense downpours over regions still grappling with past devastating floods, making the dry ground already saturated and prone to sudden runoff in steep canyons and areas affected by wildfires.
SPA notes that the Weather Prediction Center said the continued precipitation could lead to rapid runoff, increasing the risk of renewed flash flooding across the region.
Authorities warned that the greatest risk lies in Arizona, southern Utah, southwestern Colorado and western New Mexico, where saturated soils and narrow stream channels elevate the danger.
Meteorologists predict that the threat of flash flooding will linger through Monday, urging residents to remain alert and ready to depart if advised by local officials.
