Hurricane Polo Heads Toward U.S. After Devastating Mexico; Flash Flood Warnings Issued

Hurricane Polo threatens U.S. Southwest after hitting Mexico. Flash flood warnings issued for millions.

September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Mexico, United States — Hurricane Polo is set to affect the southwestern United States following its passage through Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The storm’s path has already caused significant disruption, with over 30 million people from Arizona to Iowa facing potential flash floods. In southern New Mexico, heavy rainfall has led to road closures and stranded drivers until the waters receded.

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As the storm progresses, it will continue to bring heavy rain into the region. Currently moving across Baja California Sur toward the northeast at about 10 miles per hour, it is expected to cross the Gulf of California and make a second landfall in Sonora, Mexico before heading into the U.S. By Wednesday morning, it will approach El Paso with reduced wind speeds, gradually weakening as it moves through the Southwest.

Flash flood watches are active from Phoenix, Arizona, to Des Moines, Iowa, with more than 14 million Americans at risk of major flooding. Some areas could receive up to two inches of rain per hour. The National Weather Service Prediction Center has warned of a

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