Severe flooding hits Four Corners region, more expected through the weekend
Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week.
NPR reports: Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week.
As rivers flooded, towns declared evacuations and emergencies and made rescues. (Image credit: South Fork Fire Rescue via AP)
This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Four Corners and South Fork Fire Rescue.
Why it matters
Developments affecting the environment are closely tied to public health, economies and how communities prepare for change.
Key details
- Location
- United States · Americas
- Reported by
- NPR
- First reported
- Key names
- Four Corners, South Fork Fire Rescue
- Section
- Environment
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at NPRSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Severe flooding in US west triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders
At least one injured after flooding in Four Corners region – which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah Severe flooding in the Four…
Brewers' Misiorowski unleashes 103.5 mph pitch to set World Series record
Jacob Misiorowski broke the record for fastest World Series pitch with the very first offering of this year's Fall Classic.
Manfred: Small-market World Series good for game, but cap still needed
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said a Rays-Brewers World Series is good for the game but stressed that small markets can't compete on a regular basis…
Ken Atchity, ‘The Meg’ Producer and Literary Agent, Dies at 82
Kenneth Atchity, “The Meg” producer and literary agent, died on Monday.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for much of Australia
Flash flooding in south-east Queensland this week prompted hundreds of SES callouts and the closure of multiple schools.
Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350
Authorities warn of 'destructive winds' and urge residents to shelter as the storm passes the island's northeast.
A Homeowner’s Last Stand Against Alabama Power
CALERA, Ala.—Fenn Church knew what he had to do.
Alabama’s New Data Center Rules Still Leave Customers in the Dark, Critics Say
Nearly all observers agree that Alabama’s new data center policies released this week are an improvement over the state’s old rules, which treat…