Event Brief
Three dead, including a child, after Navajo flood sweep
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 5:11 PM ET
Summary: Three people died after being swept away in floodwaters on the Navajo Nation in northwestern New Mexico early Wednesday morning. Navajo Tribal Police received a report around 12:30 a.m. near the Newcomb community, and search crews later found two adults and a child. Flash flood warnings were in effect for parts of the region, and the drownings are under investigation.
WHO: Navajo Tribal Police; Buu Nygren
WHAT: Search crews found two adults and a child dead after floodwaters swept people away near Newcomb on the Navajo Nation.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
WHERE: Navajo Nation near Newcomb community, northwestern New Mexico
WHY: Heavy rain left standing water on roads and other areas, leading to floodwaters that swept people away.
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