Polo is expected to impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path.
Updated on: September 29, 2026 / 11:38 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Former Hurricane Polo's remnants are expected to cause heavy rain and flooding in the southwestern U.S.
- Over 30 million people from Arizona to Iowa could be at risk for flash floods.
- Southern New Mexico experienced flooding, with the McLeod Dam nearing failure and evacuation orders issued.
- More than 60 flash floods were reported across the Southwest, with rainfall rates up to 4 inches per hour.
- Polo made landfall in Mexico as a hurricane before downgrading to a tropical storm and dissipating.
- Flash flood watches cover a vast area from Phoenix, Arizona, to Des Moines, Iowa.
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, is expected to receive significant rainfall, contributing to flooding risks.
- Polo previously underwent extreme rapid intensification, becoming one of the strongest storms on record for the region.