U.S.WEATHER WATCH
Heavy rain raises flood risk across the saturated Southwest
The National Weather Service has flood watches for nearly all of Arizona and parts of four other states; the ground has nowhere left to put it.
On air: Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by NBC News: “Heavy rains expected to bring flooding risk to already saturated parts of the U.S. Southwest”, with reporting from Yahoo News, AZAT TV and WRAL.com (Associated Press).
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:57 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance.
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- NBC NewsHeavy rains expected to bring flooding risk to already saturated parts of the U.S. Southwest
- Yahoo NewsHeavy rains expected to bring flooding risk to already saturated parts of the US Southwest October 31, 2026 · facts used on air
- AZAT TVUS Southwest Faces Severe Flash Flood Threat Amid Saturated Soils October 31, 2026 · facts used on air
- WRAL.com (Associated Press)Heavy rains expected to bring flooding risk to already saturated parts of the US Southwest :: WRAL.com October 31, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorUp to four inches of rain could fall through Monday on a Southwest that is already soaked, and flood watches cover nearly all of Arizona.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWeather Prediction Center meteorologist Allison Santorelli says it won't take much rainfall to be impactful, because the ground is so saturated.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWith us is intention coach Ottoline Brandvold. Is this a manifestation issue?
Ottoline BrandvoldYes, in the sense that everything is. Let me reframe that: the Southwest is simply receiving, and I teach receiving. Look at my vessel.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe vessel is overflowing onto your table.
Ottoline BrandvoldIt's full, which is abundance. Let me reframe that: it's a small, abundant spill, and I'm told the table is dry-clean only.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe report says the soil's normal absorption is near zero after months of storms.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAnd in Phoenix on Friday, crews rescued people from several cars on flooded streets. So should anyone be receiving more?
Ottoline BrandvoldNo. Let me reframe that.
Ottoline BrandvoldNobody should receive more than they can hold, and that is lesson four of my course. It's one hundred ninety-nine dollars.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI bet your spring posts asked your followers to manifest a wetter fall.
Ottoline BrandvoldThose were taken out of context. Let me reframe that: I'm deleting a few.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVerdict: the ground is full and so are you. Thank you, Ms. Brandvold. The Weather Prediction Center would like its rainfall back.
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