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ClimateQuiet 5d · day 7

Three dead as floodwaters sweep through Navajo Nation in New Mexico

Two adults and a child killed after heavy rains flooded the Navajo Nation near Newcomb early Wednesday.

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What to know

  • Three people—two adults and a child—died after floodwaters swept them away near Newcomb on the Navajo Nation early Wednesday morning.
  • Heavy rain and overnight downpours left roadways and areas flooded with standing water; the National Weather Service warned of near-record moisture levels and predicted continued excessive rainfall through Thursday.
  • The deaths echo a similar disaster weeks earlier at the Grand Canyon, where three hikers were swept away and dozens rescued after heavy rain flooding.

“A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the western third of New Mexico and the South Central Mountains today. However, flash flooding could occur anywhere in central and northern New Mexico today.”

National Weather Service Albuquerque · Al Jazeera ↗

Buu Nygren Navajo Nation PresidentNational Weather Service Albuquerque Weather forecasting authority

Three dead as floodwaters sweep through Navajo Nation in New Mexico
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  1. background

    Navajo Nation President offers condolences and warns of continued danger — President Buu Nygren expresses condolences to families and thanks first responders for their dangerous overnight work. National Weather Service warns of record moisture levels and predicts continued excessive rainfall through Thursday across the Four Corners region.

  2. 1

    Three people swept away near Newcomb, New Mexico

    Tribal police receive report around 12:30 a.m. of people being washed away by floodwaters near the community of Newcomb. Search crews respond and recover bodies of two adults and a child.

    “There are no words that can ease the pain of losing a loved one so suddenly, and our hearts are especially heavy knowing that three lives were lost.”
    — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren
    1. 6 outlets 3 dead after being swept away by floodwaters on the Navajo Nation

      first by Mercury News, 7d ago · also Al Jazeera, NBC News, Independent UK, Philadelphia Inquirer, AP News

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  3. background

    Heavy rain floods Navajo Nation roadways and areas — Widespread thunderstorms leave roadways and other areas flooded with standing water across the Navajo Nation in northwestern New Mexico.