Floodwaters continued to inundate the Four Corners region on Monday, transforming what is typically a dry area into a landscape resembling a vast body of water, as residents remained alert to forecasts of additional rainfall.

After more than four days of persistent flooding, New Mexico is facing substantial damage, with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham estimating losses could reach $300 million. The severe weather follows a series of heavy rains that have marked a deadly autumn for the Southwestern United States.

In southeastern Utah, the small town of Bluff was the latest community to order evacuations due to rising waters from the San Juan River. Flooding has affected multiple cities and towns along the river’s course, including areas in Colorado and New Mexico. Bluff’s Mayor, Josh Ewing, expressed concern about additional storms predicted for Friday night and Sunday after a brief period of dry weather. With much of the town’s population of 250 living in flooded conditions, Ewing highlighted the challenges of recovery amid ongoing flood alerts.

“It’s the second flood that really gets you, you know, because everything is completely saturated. And so we’re trying to recover fast enough to be on alert for what might happen,” Ewing said.

The flooding has also resulted in fatalities. New Mexico authorities confirmed the death of 39-year-old Isabelle Beauluyage, who was swept away on Saturday while attempting to cross a flooded arroyo in her vehicle near Santa Fe.

In response to the ongoing crisis, President Donald Trump announced on Monday that federal disaster assistance would be made available to support New Mexico’s recovery efforts.

The persistent heavy rain and flooding continue to pose significant risks across the region, with emergency officials urging residents to remain vigilant as more storms are expected in the coming days.