Deadly Flash Floods Threaten Southwest as Tropical Storm Priscilla Approaches

America’s Southwest, a land defined by rugged deserts and enduring sunshine, is now staring down an urgent threat few are prepared for: the deadly power of flash floods unleashed by Tropical Storm Priscilla. Downgraded from a hurricane but still laden with moisture, Priscilla’s remnants are poised to saturate Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado with rainfalls that some regions rarely see annually—condensed into mere hours.How Prepared Are We for a Crisis That Strikes in Minutes?The stark reality is that in these arid landscapes—where annual precipitation can be less than five inches—heavy rains swiftly translate into raging torrents. Urban areas with...