Flash floods force evacuations in Southwest

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Heavy rain falls in the Southwest. This rain causes big floods and people leave homes.

A town in Colorado sees much rain. A big river may rise to a very high level.

The river may rise higher than before. This can be a very big flood for the town.

Other towns in New Mexico and Arizona also get rain. People must leave homes and roads are closed.

Water goes into many homes and buildings. People work to help everyone.

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What causes big floods in the Southwest?

Heavy rain causes big floods in the Southwest.

What may happen to the big river in Colorado?

The big river may rise to a very high level.

What do people have to do in New Mexico and Arizona?

People must leave homes and roads are closed.

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