Late Sunday, 15 waterways across northern Arizona and southwestern Colorado either reached or were forecast to reach major flood stage, triggering evacuations and washing out roads.
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Washington Post,
Washington Post,
2 Nov. 2026
Flooding of some swollen waterways could last through at least Tuesday.
Alluvial and floodplain soils occur along watercourses where flowing water has deposited soil material.
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Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
1 Nov. 2026
At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.
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