Second week of floods brings deaths and destruction to Four Corners states

Four Corners Public Radio | By Adam Burke

Published November 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM EST

For the second week in a row, southwestern states are seeing widespread flooding. Roads and schools remain closed in many areas and governors are requesting federal emergency funding.

Adam Burke

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