Storms cause 5 deaths in Mexico as flood risk eases in southwestern US — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/storms-cause-5-deaths-in-mexico-as-flood-risk-eases-in-southwestern-usContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Storms Cause 5 Deaths in Mexico as US Flood Risk Easeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/storms-cause-5-deaths-in-mexico-as-flood-risk-eases-in-southwestern-ushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/storms-cause-5-deaths-in-mexico-as-flood-risk-eases-in-southwestern-us#u125450Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:42:24 +0000Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have caused five deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast while flood risks begin to ease across the southwestern United States. Hurricane Simon remains offshore, pounding the Mexican coastline with heavy flooding and forcing evacuations. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Rachel left behind street flooding and property damage in Mexico's Baja California state over the weekend. Flood watches that previously covered parts of Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona are clearing as drier weather moves into the region.Why it mattersThe convergence of