Flash Flood Threat Across US Southwest Through Monday
Heavy rain starting Saturday evening is expected to bring a threat of flash flooding to the U.S. Southwest through Monday. The areas named in the forecast are Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. These places are already saturated, so the ground may not absorb more water quickly.
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Flash floods are sudden, fast-moving floods that can develop within minutes or hours of heavy rain. The Southwest is known for dry spells, so soaked ground after heavy rain can make flash flooding more likely.
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