A severe weather pattern is impacting the Southwest with heavy rain and significant flood risk. The storm is expected to move into the Plains and Midwest on Monday, with flash flood threats spanning from Texas to Wisconsin affecting nearly 40 million Americans.
Where
Southwest region including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and extending to Texas and Midwest
National Weather Serviceissued flood risk assessment and flood watches
Allison Santorellimeteorologist with the Weather Prediction Center
Phoenix Fire Departmentrescued people from flooded vehicles
Dave FolioScottsdale fire captain
The facts
National Weather Service issued level three out of four flood risk for central and northern Arizona.123Stated by 3 sources
Heavy rains began Saturday evening and are expected to continue through Monday.123Stated by 3 sources
As much as 4 inches of rain could fall across the region.123Stated by 3 sources
Flood watches issued for nearly all of Arizona and parts of southern Utah, southwestern Colorado, and western New Mexico.123Stated by 3 sources
Phoenix Fire Department rescued people from several vehicles on flooded streets on Friday night.123Stated by 3 sources
Storm expected to move into Plains and Midwest on Monday with level one flash flood threat.123Stated by 3 sources
Nearly 40 million Americans are under flash flood threat spanning from Texas to Wisconsin.123Stated by 3 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Allison Santorelli, meteorologist with Weather Prediction Center It's not going to take much rainfall to be impactful in some locations due to saturation.123
Dave Folio, Scottsdale fire captain Just 2 inches of water can sweep a vehicle off its wheels.123
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A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred Sunday on Socorro Road in El Paso County. At least one person died, and the roadway was closed for an extended period while investigators worked the scene.
El Paso County Sheriff's Office, investigating agency
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are forecast to move across Texas on Monday, Nov. 1 into early Tuesday, Nov. 2, bringing damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain.
Rob Shackelford, Meteorologist; David Reimer, Weather forecaster
Four tornadoes were confirmed Thursday in Uvalde and Kinney counties, with maximum winds of 70 mph. The tornadoes occurred over rural, open land with no damage or injuries reported.
National Weather Service, confirmed tornado occurrence and details
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that the federal government approved the state's appeal for FEMA individual assistance funding for communities affected by severe storms and flooding in July. The assistance is available in 20 approved counties.
Greg Abbott, Governor; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal agency; President Donald Trump, President
A 33-year-old Muleshoe man died after his pickup collided with a semi truck at an intersection in Parmer County on Wednesday. The semi truck driver failed to yield at a stop sign.
Gilbert Christian Castorena, driver of pickup, deceased; Texas Department of Public Safety, investigating agency
Two Bryan men died Thursday evening in a head-on collision on FM 60 west of Easterwood Airport in Brazos County. According to DPS, one driver drifted across the center turn lane into oncoming traffic.
James Washington, driver killed in crash; Fernando Sierra Medina, driver killed in crash; Texas Department of Public Safety, investigating agency
One person died and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash near Pace Bend Road and State Highway 71 in western Travis County Thursday morning. A woman died in a head-on crash on State Highway 207 in Carson County Thursday evening.
Texas Department of Public Safety, investigating agency; Austin-Travis County EMS, emergency response; Travis County Sheriff's Office, investigating agency and 1 more
A powerful cross-country storm beginning Friday will move into Texas and the Plains by Monday, with heavy rain and widespread flash flood threats across the region.