# Three Killed in Monsoon Floods

> Tropical disturbance causes deadly flash floods across Four Corners.
- Title: Three Killed in Monsoon Floods · New York Post | Shortify
- Summary: Tropical disturbance causes deadly flash floods across Four Corners. Three people died in Arizona and New Mexico as monsoon rains trigger flash floods and…
- Keywords: monsoon, flash flood, arizona, new mexico, tucson, ruidoso, four corners, tropical disturbance, news, entertainment, Three, Killed
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/3-killed-as-rare-tropical-disturbance-ravages-arizona-new-mexico-with-extreme-weather
- Published: 2026-09-17T00:51:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: monsoon, flash flood, arizona, new mexico, tucson, ruidoso, four corners, tropical disturbance, news, entertainment
## Three deaths reported
At least three people were killed as heavy rain impacted communities in the Southwest US.
## Flash flooding underway
Water rescues are ongoing in Scottsdale with vehicles stranded in two feet of standing water.
## School closures
All Ruidoso Municipal Schools closed due to hazardous conditions across the region.
## Flood threat intensifies
Tropical moisture surges into Arizona and New Mexico triggering Level 3 flash flood warnings.
## Dangerous conditions
Monsoon rains cause flash flooding, mudslides and debris flows across desert areas.
## What happens next
Flooding will continue through Friday with potential for 2 to 3 inches of rain in some areas.
## Key takeaway

Three people died in Arizona and New Mexico as monsoon rains trigger flash floods and mudslides.