The key facts

  • The floods on November 2 affected the Four Corners region — Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah
  • At least one person died; police suspect a second death may be linked to the flooding
  • The San Juan River in Durango rose to 5.1 meters before the level began to recede

Flooding in the Four Corners region

After several days of heavy rain in the southwestern United States, destructive flash floods occurred on November 2, 2026. Aerial footage showed roads, residential neighborhoods and fields submerged. This was reported by Euronews in both its English- and Russian-language versions, which describe the same events.

Damage and casualties

In the settlement of Arboles, Colorado, the floodwaters swept away cars, mobile homes and residential buildings. In Camp Verde, Arizona, residents fled to safety as water approached a camper park. Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate; rescuers carried out dozens of operations, including helicopter missions. At least one person died, and police believe another death may be linked to the flooding — this version had not been confirmed at the time of publication.

Durango and the river level

The floods affected communities across the Four Corners region, where the borders of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet. In Durango, Colorado, about 200 residents turned out on Monday to clean up, clearing mud and debris from homes and streets. The San Juan River reached 16.81 feet (5.1 meters), flooding part of the city, before beginning to recede.

Drought and reservoirs

According to Euronews, the heavy rains brought some relief to the region's reservoirs, which have long suffered from drought. The reports did not provide any damage assessments or final figures on those affected.