Recent heavy rainfall and a weather pattern influenced by the Pineapple Express have led to significant flooding in parts of Arizona and Colorado, prompting evacuations and road closures. In Arizona, 19 homes in Sedona were evacuated as flooding from Oak Creek rose dangerously high. The Arizona Department of Transportation has closed multiple highways, including major routes between Phoenix and Flagstaff. Evacuation orders have been issued for Zones 8, 9, and 10 in Sedona, while other areas in Coconino, Yavapai, and Gila counties are similarly affected. In Colorado, heavy rains have also led to evacuations and road restrictions, with authorities providing updates on the situation. The ongoing storm risks are compounded by previous months of heavy rainfall, raising concerns about further flash floods as conditions remain unstable.