Flash Flooding Forces Evacuations Across Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado

Heavy rain on Sunday, November 1, 2026, caused flash flooding and mandatory evacuations across the Southwest, including Sedona, Camp Verde, Gisela in Arizona, and communities in northern New Mexico. Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is bracing for potentially catastrophic flooding as the San Juan River is forecast to crest above 20 feet. A National Weather Service meteorologist in Tucson noted the region received two to three months of rain in a couple of days, with more expected through Monday.