# Severe flooding in US west triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-23T18:32:23+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/23/severe-flooding-west-triggers-rescues-evacuations
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/severe-flooding-in-us-west-triggers-rooftop-rescues-and-evacuation-ord-e7069e/

At least one injured after flooding in Four Corners region – which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues – some from rooftops – and impassable roads, with some residents being told to evacuate low-lying areas of Colorado and New Mexico and others advised to shelter in place until water levels go down. It followed s

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