Flash Flood Threat Grows in the Southwest This Week
Flash Flood Threat Grows in the Southwest This Week
US · Published Sep 25, 2025
Flash flood threat escalating in the Southwest due to heavy rainfall and a slow-moving upper low.
Southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico at highest risk, especially areas with burn scars and canyons.
Residents urged to monitor weather forecasts, heed warnings, and avoid flooded areas.
Southwest faces increasing flash flood risk
The threat of flash floods is increasing across the Southwest this week as a surge of moisture, linked to a slow-moving upper low, fuels multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms. The primary areas of concern are southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico, where heavy rainfall could lead to dangerous flash flooding. Areas with burn scars and deep canyons are particularly vulnerable, and the risk is expected to escalate on Friday as soils become increasingly saturated.
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