See it: Dangerous flooding sweeps across Southwest as massive storm unleashes heavy rain
Since the start of last weekend, first responders have received calls of inundated roads and properties as conditions show little signs of slowing down.
Southwest US hit hard by heavy rain and dangerous flooding
A cross-country storm begins to sweep across the U.S. this week, and the Southwest has fallen victim to intense storms of heavy rain and flooding.
THE TAKEAWAY
- A coast-to-coast storm has caused serious flooding and overflowing rivers in Arizona.
- Flash flooding surges through communities in Arizona.
- Locals report many flooded roads due to repeated precipitation.
Arizona and parts of the Southwest U.S. have been the focal point of severe weather recently, as relentless storms create dangerous flooding for millions.
Arizona has been a main area of concern amid the ongoing severe weather, as communities are being transformed.
Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a statewide state of emergency on Monday to unlock critical funding and state resources for communities impacted by the recent storms.
The declaration comes as repeated rounds of heavy rain have caused rivers to overflow across Arizona, leading to life-threatening flooding.
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This is from a coast-to-coast storm that is set to sweep across the nation this week.
Since the start of the weekend, first responders have received calls of inundated roads and properties as conditions show little signs of slowing down.
Watch: Phoenix Fire Department saves stranded drivers from rushing floodwaters
6 people were rescued in Phoenix after intense storms triggered flash flooding in Arizona and southern Nevada on Friday. The flood threat will increase for Central Arizona and other parts of the Four Corners through the weekend.
According to Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, emergency personnel across multiple units have conducted over 60 rescues throughout Yavapai County since Nov. 1.
Meanwhile, members of the Phoenix Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team had to jump into action after a person drove around protective barriers blocking flooded roads, leaving them stranded in fast-moving water.
First responders waded through heavy floodwaters to bring the person to safety.
Severe storms have impacted the Four Corners since the weekend began, causing Oak Creek to overflow in Sedona, Arizona, and highlighting the region’s ongoing flood threat.
Arizona communities transformed by flooding
Check out the scene in Sedona, Arizona, where persistent rainfall has fueled a flood threat for the state, creating dangerous conditions as the floodwaters flow through communities.
The creek looks more like white-water rafting, with rough, violent waves surging through at an alarming pace.
This comes as the creek crest surpassed the previous record, measuring 19.84 feet, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
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The body of water with the highest crest was the Salt River near Roosevelt, Arizona, which reached 29.44 feet.
Tucson also experienced persistent flooding this weekend after receiving nearly 1.5 inches of rain since the start of November, according to the National Weather Service.
Even Colorado is not immune to the severe weather, as the San Juan River flowed violently, nearly overflowing onto already saturated land.
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While most storms in the Southwest are over, snow could fall throughout the San Juan Mountains, which would only worsen impacts on top of the major river flooding.
San Juan River violently flows with flooding in Colorado
The San Juan River flows violently amid flooding in Colorado as widespread storms hit the region on Monday.
Since Saturday evening, locations such as Sedona have experienced 5.85 inches of rain.