Major Flooding on Navajo Nation
Recent flooding from a tropical storm has severely impacted multiple chapters on the Navajo Nation, causing dams to fail and cutting off access to homes and farmlands for residents.
The Dennehotso community in northeastern Arizona was particularly hard hit, with heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla overwhelming drainage systems and causing Laguna Creek to overflow.
According to Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren's office, large sections of the Dennehotso Loop Road were washed out, and homes were flooded. The Navajo Nation Council reported that waters from the Little Colorado River submerged large areas, forcing families to evacuate.
According to tribal officials, the ordeal has cut off access to homes, farmlands, and key routes used by residents and emergency services.
Author's summary: Flooding affects Navajo Nation residents.